When should a cna call in sick

Nurses are an integral part of our healthcare system and we often forget that, despite their wonderful work, they are only human and can get sick too. But all too often, nurses may feel a sense of guilt when calling in sick and many times will avoid taking a sick day when they really should have done.

But when should a nurse call in sick?

In short, a nurse should call in sick if he or she may risk passing on an infection to another staff member or a patient or if their ability to work is compromised.

One of the most important things to keep in mind is that as a nurse you are required to be fully alert and able to take care of patients.

These patients are often vulnerable and without proper care may be subject to unnecessary suffering.

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When a nurse is not in full health or is too exhausted to deliver the standard of care that he or she usually would, it might be time to admit defeat and call in sick.

When should a nurse call in sick in the first place?

In this article, we are going to take a closer look at the re