Why does it feel so difficult to take the time we need when you're a healthcare worker? Taking time off, for a vacation, a family event or even just a day of rest can feel impossible. On this episode of It's a Code You! we will talk about why healthcare workers feel like taking time off is a struggle and how to take the time you need to replenish and refresh.

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