Employment Contracts

Are you working under an employment contract? Did you have an attorney with experience and expertise with nursing and health law issues review your contract prior to signing?

A contract is a legal document expressing the rights and responsiblities of the parties to the agreement. Contract terms, clauses, and provisions are subject to negotiation therefore you shouldn't just sign a contract without a clear understanding of how the contract will impact you now and in the near future.

Healthcare employers may use employment agreements with ARNPs. Staffing agencies use employment agreements with agency nurses. The agreement may be fair or the agreement may be one-sided an favor the healthcare employer.

Are you working under an employment agreement? If so, has your experience been positive or negative?