[slmnewrn07]

Hi,

Just wanted to know everyones take on taking a mental health day. I had to take one today. I work on an extremely busy med-surg-tele-oncology floor and i am also a new nurse, almost 9 months into my career. I rarely ever call out but since we have been short staffed the past couple of months i have called out twice due to overwhelming stress and just being dog tired. Just want to know everyone take on taking mental health day and have you taken them?

[TheCommuter]

I have taken a couple of "mental health days."

You must take care of your mind and body, since nobody else will. You can rest assured that your managers and administrators are taking care of their minds and (and the bottom line), so it is only fair that you rejuvenate every once in a while.

No job is worth robbing you of your sanity and mental health.

[Ginger45]

I have taken many mental health days over the years. I think it is healthy for you to regroup and pamper yourself for a day......

[tencat]

Took one yesterday. Sometimes we need them.