Common use of Paid Educational Leave Clause in Contracts

Paid Educational Leave. The Hospital recognizes the value of continuing education to the nurse. When the nurse participates in an educational program at the request of the Hospital, the nurse shall not incur any reduction in pay and any direct expenses will be paid. Consideration will continue to be given to all requests by nurses to attend educational meetings of their choice. Appropriateness of the education, staffing needs, and educational budget status shall determine whether or not the Chief Operating Officer, or designee, will grant the request and the manner of compensation both as to time off and to expenses. The Hospital agrees to furnish the Association with a copy of its current policies in regard to education upon request.

Paid Educational Leave. The Hospital recognizes the value of continuing education to the nurse. When the nurse participates in an educational program at the request of the Hospital, the nurse shall not incur any reduction in pay and any direct expenses will be paid. Consideration will continue to be given to all requests by nurses to attend educational meetings of their choice. Appropriateness of the education, staffing needs, and educational budget status shall determine whether or not the Administrator Chief Operating Officer, or designee, will grant the request and the manner of compensation both as to time off and to expenses. The Hospital agrees to furnish the Association with a copy of its current policies in regard to education upon request.