Absences - Nursing

Reporting Faculty Absences
Faculty are expected to notify leadership promptly when they are unable to attend a scheduled class, clinical, or meeting:

Unplanned Absences (e.g., illness or emergency)
- Notify the Director of Nursing and/or Clinical Coordinator as soon as possible.
- Inform the Nursing Administrative Coordinator to assist with rescheduling or coverage.
- Submit a plan for how missed instruction, grading, or supervision will be addressed.
Planned Absences (e.g., professional development or personal time)
- Submit a Request for Leave via email (be sure you receive a reply) or written notice at least two weeks in advance.
- Ensure all instructional duties are covered and instructional continuity is maintained.
- 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

Full-time nursing faculty must request Paid Time Off/PTO through Paylocity after planning time off dates with their supervisor.
Adjunct faculty should report absences to their immediate supervisor for documentation and coverage coordination.
Excessive or unreported absences may result in 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.
Arrange appropriate coverage or submit a documented make-up plan.
Document any incidents or adjustments according to program policy.