Part-time staffing by nurses includes which advantages? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provides a backup
b. Maintains skills
c. Increases income
d. Provides life outside of family
e. Maintains education
ANS: B, C, D
Options B, C, and D are an advantage to the individual. The advantage to the institution is to cover and support the full-time staff. The other options are not advantages to part-time staff.
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