Common use of – ACADEMIC DEGREE EDUCATION Clause in Contracts

– 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 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 budgetedbudgeted monies. Part-time Nurses will receive pro-rated tuition reimbursement. Upon approval of the appropriate Supervisor, the Employer will authorize the payment of one-half (1/2) the cost of tuition the beginning of each semester. An employee shall not receive reimbursement for any course unless the employee receives a grade of the greater of C or the minimum required for credit. Upon satisfaction of this grade requirement, the nurse will receive the remaining difference in the cost of tuition. Any nurse who does not satisfy course requirements or who withdraws from the educational institution during an approved course shall return to the Employer any money paid to such nurse. Nurses must submit requests for reimbursement in writing to her/his supervisor prior to commencing the courses and/or tests. The supervisor shall respond to such requests within ten (10) calendar days. 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 by the Employer on or Master’s Degree Program related to before November 30th, in each year for the Nurse’s jobSpring Semester, which determination shall be within and on or before April 30th, in each year for the sole discretion of the Employer. Further, approval of travel time is subject to the employee presenting his/her class schedule to the appropriate SupervisorSummer and Fall Semesters.