Common use of Criteria for Use Clause in Contracts

Criteria for Use. Educational leave will be provided for education that provides a mutualdirectly related to the members job description and which will benefit to the nurse and to the Hospital, as well as directly relates to the nurse’s job description, and the nurse to include: 1. In person, virtual or at-home Sseminars, classes, and conferences attended by a nurse in person where Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are offered. and/or home learning experiences for CEUs including but not limited to online CEU offerings. 2. Education funds may be used to pay for additional costs for mandatory education classes (e.g., BLS or ACLS), if a nurse chooses an alternate learning experience than that which the Hospital provides. 3. Education-related expenses for non-required certification and up to sixteen (16) hours of preparatory study for professional certification. 4. Reimbursement of tuition expenses related to coursework to complete a BSN or MSN. 5. Should the Hospital request a presentation be made for the benefit of other employees, the nurse shall have the option to make a written or oral presentation regarding their educational experience. Preparatory time for a required presentation shall be granted at a rate of two (2) hours preparatory time for one