Common use of Continuing Education Programs Clause in Contracts

Continuing Education Programs. 26.01 It is recognized that the Hospital may require a Nurse covered by this Agreement to attend in-service programs. A Nurse who attends an in- service program at the direction of the Hospital on off duty time shall be compensated for the time spent in such program pursuant to this Agreement and the FLSA. A Nurse attending an in-service program during normal working times shall not lose compensation. The Hospital may, but shall not be required to, compensate a Nurse who voluntarily participates in an in- service program not at the direction of the Hospital. 26.02 The Union and the Hospital recognize the need for continuing education programs. A Nurse authorized or required to attend a conference, class, workshop, program, and other educational gathering away from the Hospital shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses for food, lodging, travel, or mileage and fees and shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Authorization for continuing education and cross-training shall be granted at the discretion of the Hospital; however, the Hospital agrees to act in good faith in considering a Nurse’s request.

Continuing Education Programs. 26.01 It is recognized that the Hospital may require a Nurse covered by this Agreement to attend in-service programs. A Nurse who attends an in- in-service program at the direction of the Hospital on off duty time shall be compensated for the time spent in such program pursuant to this Agreement and the FLSA. A Nurse attending an in-service program during normal working times shall not lose compensation. The Hospital may, but shall not be required to, compensate a Nurse who voluntarily participates in an in- in-service program not at the direction of the Hospital. 26.02 The Union and the Hospital recognize the need for continuing education programs. A Nurse authorized or required to attend a conference, class, workshop, program, and other educational gathering away from the Hospital shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses for food, lodging, travel, or mileage and fees and shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. Authorization for continuing education and cross-training shall be granted at the discretion of the Hospital; however, the Hospital agrees to act in good faith in considering a Nurse’s request.