Burn Out Is a Real Thing (And Occurs More Often Than You Think) Burnouts can creep up on even the most dedicated nurses! Back-to-back shifts, shortages in staff, excessive charting --- can drain anybody's strength. But here's one thing you need to remember: Taking days off play a part in your ability to take care of your patients. You know that you are more happy, safer, and more dedicated when you are properly rested. Let write you a permission slip to take some time off to