With the upcoming holiday (at least here in America) some of my non healthcare friends asked what I was doing for the fourth of July. When I told them I would be working, they seemed shocked. I followed by telling them that as a home health nurse my clients need care at all times, not just during bankers hours. With some of the more senior nurses going on vacation that week, and the client still needing care, the additional hours of care must continue. Thus, I will be working most of those hours next week (or sleeping) with this sudden change, I have reevaluated my time needs for real life and found I try to do too much. Some cuts must be made.