MAINTAINING AND UPGRADING NURSING PRACTICE. 23. It is the responsibility and obligation of each employee to maintain and upgrade his/her knowledge and skill affecting the quality of patient care. In this regard, it is the responsibility and obligation of the University, within available resources, to assist employees by establishing programs and/or providing resources for orientation and staff development. Employees are also encouraged to contribute to upgrading nursing practice by proposing nursing research opportunities and developing, conducting and participating in those opportunities, which are made available. Nothing herein should be construed to prevent assignment of these duties. It is understood that programs or education required by the institution will occur on paid time.
MAINTAINING AND UPGRADING NURSING PRACTICE. 6 See Intent Note for Paragraph 20A 7 See Intent Notes for Paragraph 22
