Its only day 2 of the holidays and already my kids are laying a guilt trip on me for not doing enough with them.
I have arranged for them to go to kids clubs and sleepovers with friends, but I feel so bad for not taking them out myself.
I am a student nurse and on placement throughout the holidays so I cant get any time off this summer. My time is not my own.
How do i stop feeling so bad for them having a crap summer?
You could always beat them and then they would really feel bad!!! 
Actually I used to feel the same way when I worked, I went so far as working nights so I’d be able to spend time with them during the day.
Then I was just tired and couldn’t do anything. I couldn’t work nor spend time with them!!!
You just have talk to them and explain to them how you need to work but you’re trying to make compromises with them!!! Plan things with them for when you’re off, this way they can look forward to those days!!!
Kids understand a lot more than we usually give them credit for!!!
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Is there any way that you can do something with them on the weekends? Have them cook with you, or some other family-oriented activities. How about taking them to a movie? Help them understand that YOUR school does not allow summer break, and convince them into thinking that they are lucky to get the summer off. Nobody likes homework and book reports, right?
Would your kids be able to go on a vacation with other family members or friends? Those can be real fun, and make them forget that you are busy.
If none of this works, tell your kids to shove-off and get a job ‘cuz you’re not going to buy them food or make meals for them anymore. That should keep ‘em quiet ;-D.