ByThe Best Excuses for Nurses To Call In Sick—A Complete Guide
From being exposed to potentially sick patients every day to long and tiresome shifts—nursing is a noble but difficult career choice. Are you a nurse and need a breather but don’t know what to tell your boss? DoNotPay introduces you to some of the best excuses for nurses to call in sick and the easiest way to request sick leave!
How Much Sick Leave Do Nurses Get?
There are 13 states and Washington D.C. with laws in place that require employers to provide paid sick leave. According to the leave accrual system, nurses only earn around 0.05 hours of paid sick leave per work hour and are not allowed to have more than 80 compensable hours within two weeks. This is around eight hours of sick leave per month.
The amount of unpaid sick leave a nurse can get depends on the:
- Company policy—Every company has its sick day rules, and, although uncommon, some employers even allow extra leave as a benefit
- Acts that benefit some categories of employees—Acts like the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensure you get the rest you need
- State, county, and city laws—Depending on your residence, you might (or might not) be entitled to unpaid leave
To find out how much sick leave you’re entitled to in your state, locate it in the table below:
Whichever type of leave you opt for, you should get acquainted with ways to use that leave when you need it.
When Should a Nurse Call In Sick?
Take a look at some of the most common reasons for a nurse to call in sick:
| Reason | Details |
|---|---|
| Sickness at work | Nurses are exposed to dozens of patients daily, many of which are ill. It’s considered reasonable for a nurse to call in sick if they are:
Patients of nurses who are forced to work sick are at risk of contracting an illness |
| Mental health problems | Exposure to various stressors is normal in nursing. Every day, nurses witness:
These scenes combined with personal problems can significantly impact a nurse’s ability to work |
| Chronic fatigue | Nurses spend entire shifts on their feet, but their physical work doesn’t stop there. From carrying patients to changing their sheets while still in bed, nursing has many physical aspects, and they take their toll on nurses |
How Can a Nurse Call In Sick?
Depending on your boss’s preferred communication method, you can call in sick:
- Via email
- By phone
- Via text message
- Through social media
Do you want to request a day or two off without having to talk to your boss and explain the issue—!
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Our handy app does all the hard work for you. It:
- Researches local sick leave laws
- Generates a rock-solid request letter
- Updates you on your case
To send a sick leave request hassle-free:
- Search for Request Sick Leave
- Enter the name of your state and provide the reason for your absence
After completing all steps, decide whether you want the app to send the letter to your employer or to you so you can hand it over yourself.
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