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Today is October 13, 2021. Editor's Picks... Become An Instructor; Switching To Per Diem; Aspirate; Calling-Off Not Acceptable?; Bullying Worth Reporting?; and What Makes a Good Nurse?

How can bedside nurses become clinical instructors?

Applying Transferable Skills from Bedside to Clinical Instructor Roles

COVID-19 has worsened the nursing staffing crisis at the exact time that nursing school enrollment is increasing. There is a need for more faculty at nursing schools to meet the demand for students to enroll and to increase the available staff nurses. One solution is...
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Can we switch to per diem after getting hired full-time?

Just Got Hired But Want to Go Per Diem in Order to Travel RN

Is it too early for me to go per diem after being hired full time? If not, any advice on how to bring this up to the manager? 
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Should you aspirate prior to injection?

Critical Thinking Meets the Aspiration Debate | Knowledge is Power

CDC permitting not aspirating prior to injecting vaccines should not be interpreted as applying to all intramuscular injections. Not aspirating does not pass the "risk vs benefit" or critical thinking sniff test.
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What to do when calling-off is not accepted?

I called in sick today, they didn't accept it.

I'm sick can't go in today. But so many others have called off that my call off wasn't accepted. What does that mean? I have to work sick? That's it. Work until you drop dead. 
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Bullying At Work - Is it worth reporting?

Bullying - Will HR help or make matters worse?

I am thinking about going to HR with examples of bullying. I have started a list of things happening so I have proof. But from what I’ve seen, reporting bullying normally only makes matter worse. Is it even worth  reporting??
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What makes a good nurse?

What Makes a Good Nurse?

Nurses have a huge responsibility when it comes to caring for patients, so what makes a good nurse? There are many aspects that can contribute to whether or not someone is a great nurse, but there is no "one-size-fits-all" answer. In this article, we will go over some of the different factors...
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