r/nursing • u/OGQueenofUSA • Jun 20 '25

Nursing Hacks 29 shifts in a row

I have a job but I sometimes try to make extra money on the side,I saw a tiktok where a nurse was working 29 shifts in a row and at the end she had a extra $14,000, a friend just got a roommate, another friend picks up PRN shifts at another hospital instead of doing over time I'm wondering what are some cool ways you guys.

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u/urdoingreatsweeti "do you pee on the floor at home" Jun 21 '25

I worked crazy hours in nursing school, sometimes going 2-3 weeks without a day off. At the time I was surprised how much contention my coworkers had for me having multiple jobs...having seen enough people do stupid shit when they're overworked and tired, I get why so many senior nurses side eye the hustle/grind shit. 

Idk if my kid were in the hospital I wouldn't really by thrilled hearing their nurse was on their 29th shift. It's one thing to pick up here and there but at a certain point it just becomes irresponsible to your patients/colleagues