Absences - Nursing Faculty

Reporting Faculty Absences - Full-time Faculty & Adjunct Faculty
Faculty are expected to complete the Faculty Absence Notification Form and notify leadership when they are unable to instruct an assigned scheduled class, clinical, or lab.

Unplanned Absences (e.g., illness or emergency)
Planned Absences (e.g., professional development or personal time)
- Avoid scheduling time off during critical periods (e.g., exams, clinical checkoffs, or final evaluations).

Tardiness and Early Departure

Faculty are expected to be punctual and prepared.
Repeated tardiness or early departures without approval will be considered unprofessional conduct and are subject to review.

Documentation of Attendance in Paylocity

Full-time nursing faculty must request Paid Time Off/PTO through Paylocity after planning time off dates with their supervisor.
Adjunct faculty must request Emergency Leave, Bereavement or Jury Duty through a Time Off Request in Paylocity

NOTE: Excessive or unreported absences may result in a performance review or contract revision.

Reporting Clinical Instruction Absences

Clinical instruction requires strict compliance with scheduled hours for student supervision, safety, and Board of Nursing regulations.
Faculty unable to attend a clinical day must:

Notify the Clinical Coordinator immediately and document the absence via Email.
Arrange appropriate coverage or submit a documented make-up plan.

NOTE: Be sure to submit an email that documents the clinical make-up plan and document any incidents or adjustments according to program policy.