PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Sample Clauses

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS. 1. Any nurse shall be entitled to leave with pay each year to attend courses, institutes, workshops, certification and re-certification examinations, or classes related to her nursing, off or on campus, provided the nurse applies a reasonable period in advance to the Nurse Manager specifying the nature and length of the program. If a nurse does not pass a certification or re-certification exam, she shall reimburse the Hospital the cost of the examination. Permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Hospital shall pay in advance reasonable costs, including registration fees, lodging and transportation up to a total of $40,000 for the first year of this Agreement, $45,000 for the second year, and $50,000 for the third year and thereafter. The cost of in-house educational programs conducted by outside specialists will be credited against the total if approved by the Federation/Management Committee. Unused funds will revert to general Hospital use, with the exception of the first $500.00 which shall be used for nursing literature in the Health Sciences Library. 2. A committee will be established consisting of two nurses, and one manager to review and approve requests for seminars and associated travel in excess of $1,000. A $2,000 cap shall apply, unless otherwise determined by the Federation/Management Committee. 3. The Federation shall be provided quarterly with the financial status of the Professional Programs account and a corresponding list of nurses who attended applicable programs. 4. The cost of in-service programs for required certifications shall not be assessed against the fund limits of this Article.