Section 1: The parties recognize the need for the employee to participate in continuing education programs in professional nursing.
Section 2: The term education or educational as used in the Agreement shall include workshops, seminars, and conferences pertaining to professional nursing.
Section 3: Any educational program required by the employer will be funded by the employer.
Section 4: TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
a. All regular full-time employees and all regular part-time employees on a pro-rata basis, who are covered by this Agreement and who have completed the probationary period will be eligible for reimbursement and tuition expenses for BSN or MSN work up to the amounts set forth below:
- For the first fifty (50%) of credits toward a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, $1,750.00 per year
- For the last fifty (50%) of credits toward a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, $ 1,750.00 per year.
- For a Master’s Degree in Nursing, $3,000.00 per year
b. Courses must be taken at an accredited college or university, and a grade of C or better must be obtained.
Section 5: CONTINUING EDUCATION
a. For all regular full and regular part-time employees, registration fees for approved continuing education programs shall be paid by the Employer.
b. For all regular full and part-time employees, the Employer agrees to grant time off during a work day for a total of one (1) seminar experience via the Internet, audio or in person or in any combination thereof and will need to show proof of participation/attendance. Scheduling of this time will be subject to management approval based on operational needs.
Section 6: CERTIFICATION
The employer agrees to pay the cost of an initial certification examination and subsequent recertification examination(s) in any areas of nursing practice where such certification is approved in advance by the Employer.
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