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I am in my mid 40's and Just graduated nursing school 1 1/2 years ago. I am currently employed in a long term care facility near my home . Although I initially liked my job , I am now experiencing burnout and am contemplating quitting. When I was first hired 11 months ago , we were adequately staffed . Since then there has been a great deal of turnover and people going on vacation . On a good day , we have 3 nurses to 60 residents . However , lately , it's been only 2 nurses to 60 residents. I cannot handle this ratio , especially since the acuity of the residents can be high . If there are admissions , that's a whole other issue . I leave work feeling depressed and wondering why I ever sacrificed time and money to go back to school to become a nurse . I am seriously considering quitting and taking time off . I would like to do home health hospice where I can be 1:1 with patients and be the nurse I want to be.