Definitions

1. noun

A nurse who works more than the usual number of hours, often to the point of exhaustion or burnout.

“After working as an overnurse for months, she decided to take a break and focus on her own well-being.”

2. verb

To work excessively long hours as a nurse, often to the point of exhaustion or burnout.

“She has been overnursing for weeks and is starting to show signs of burnout.”