– ACADEMIC DEGREE EDUCATION. Section 1:
A. Reimbursement may be obtained by Nurses for part-time study in an accredited Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Program, CLEP tests, Regents External Degree Nursing ACT/PEP Tests, subject to the appropriate Supervisor’s determination that the course(s) and/or tests are relevant to the employee’s work duties. In considering a request for reimbursement, the Supervisor shall also take into consideration service needs, seniority and budgeted
B. The Employer will reimburse any Nurse taking the American Nurse Association certification or re-certification or the Hospice (NBCHN) or NAACOG certification or re-certification relating to the Nurse’s job category at the Employer, contingent upon the Nurse achieving certification or re-certification. Reimbursement shall be for actual fees incurred, not to exceed the
C. A Nurse who receives reimbursement under this section shall remain in the employ of the Employer for a minimum of one
(1) year following completion of the last course taken; otherwise, he/she shall refund the Employer an amount prorated for that portion of the year which the employee will not work for the Agency. A nurse will not be responsible for refunding any money owed under this article, if the nurse is terminated as a result of a layoff.
D. All applications for reimbursement shall be made in writing when requested by the Employer. If the Employer approves the application, the approval shall be in writing and shall be given by
Section 3: Travel time up to two (2) hours per week per semester shall be granted to full-time Nurses pursuing an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Program related to the Nurse’s job, which determination shall be within the sole discretion of the Employer. Further, approval of travel time is subject to the employee presenting his/her class schedule to the appropriate Supervisor.
– ACADEMIC DEGREE EDUCATION. Section 1:
A. Reimbursement may be obtained by Nurses for part-time study in an accredited Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Program, CLEP tests, Regents External Degree Nursing ACT/PEP Tests, subject to the appropriate Supervisor’s determination that
B. The Employer will reimburse any Nurse taking the American Nurse Association certification or re-certification or the Hospice (NBCHN) or NAACOG certification or re-certification relating to the Nurse’s job category at the Employer, contingent upon the Nurse achieving certification or re-certification. Reimbursement shall be for actual fees incurred, not to exceed the
C. A Nurse who receives reimbursement under this section shall remain in the employ of the Employer for a minimum of one
(1) year following completion of the last course taken; otherwise, he/she shall refund the Employer an amount prorated for that portion of the year which the employee will not work for the Agency. A nurse will not be responsible for refunding any money owed under this article, if the nurse is terminated as a result of a layoff.
D. All applications for reimbursement shall be made in writing when requested by the Employer. If the Employer approves the application, the approval shall be in writing and shall be given by the Employer on or before November 30th, in each year for the Spring Semester, and on or before April 30th, in each year for the Summer and Fall Semesters.
– ACADEMIC DEGREE EDUCATION. Section 1: Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses (excluding per diem employees) with at least one (1) year of service to the Employer who wish to enroll in an accredited Associate’s, Bachelor’s or an accredited Master’s degree program at a college or university may obtain a leave of absence without pay for up to two (2) years, said leave to be granted at the sole discretion of the Employer, which decision is not grievable. The degree program must be related to the Nurse’s job, which determination shall be within the sole discretion of the Employer. Approval of the leave is also subject to the appropriate Supervisor determining that such leave would not be likely to result in a substantial interruption of services to patients and families due to other absences or causes. When educational leave of absence requests are in conflict, seniority will take precedent.
Section 2: The Tuition Reimbursement Plan provides eligible employees with the opportunity to obtain, maintain, or improve job-related capabilities through participation in courses of study at accredited colleges and universities and organizations specializing in job and career-related education and training. Staff members must refer to this article.
