Common use of Continuing Education and Professional Development Clause in Contracts

Continuing Education and Professional Development. A. Because of the unique responsibilities of nursing and continuing education requirements, nurses will have an opportunity for continuing education that is job-related or relevant to nurse practice, upon completion of their probationary period. All nurses, upon request, will be granted six (6) paid days off per calendar year to take educational courses that are job-related or relevant to nurse practice. Continuing education may be used on an hourly basis. Requests for additional release time may be granted at the Employer’s discretion. Requests for release time for continuing education coursework are subject to the Employer’s approval of course content and scheduling requirements. Unused release time will not be carried over from one calendar year to the next.

Continuing Education and Professional Development. A. Because of the unique responsibilities of nursing and continuing education requirements, nurses will have an opportunity for continuing education that is job-related or relevant to nurse practice, upon completion of their probationary period. All nurses, upon request, will be granted six (6) paid days off per calendar year to take educational courses that are job-related or relevant to nurse practice. Continuing education may be used on an hourly basis. Requests for additional release time may be granted at the Employer’s discretion. Requests for release time for continuing education coursework are subject to the Employer’s approval of course content and scheduling requirements. Unused release time will not be carried over from one (1) calendar year to the next.