TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Employment Contracts
A1  - Dillon, Deborah L.
Y1  - 2021
N1  - 
T2  - Successful Transition to Practice: A Guide for the New Nurse Practitioner, 1e
AB  - You’re  considering  your  first  position  of  employment  after  graduation.  You  are  so  excited  to  finally  be  at  this  point,  but  you  need  to  carefully  consider  the  employment  contract  you  may  be  offered.  The  future  employer  may  have  mentioned  a  contract.  You  may  be  uncertain  as  to  whether  one  is  needed  or  not.  This  is  a  different  perspective  than  your  first  position  as  an  RN.  You  may  not  be  offered  an  employment  contract  if  employed  in  a  hospital  system.  What  should  you  know  or  consider?  Many  states  fall  under  “employment-at-will”  provisions  of  law.1  This  means  that  an  employee  may  be  terminated  “at  will”  or  without  cause.  It  also  means  that  you  may  terminate  your  employment  without  cause.  The  advantage  of  a  good  employment  contract  is  that  it  can  protect  you  from  this  occurring.  An  employment  contract  also  affords  you  the  opportunity  to  discuss  issues  that  may  be  problematic  before  they  occur.  The  first  thing  to  know  and  remember  is  the  employment  contract  you  will  be  presented  with  will  be  developed  by  your  employer  or  their  legal  counsel.  This  means  that  the  employment  contract  will  most  likely  be  written  to  favor  the  employer.  You  will  want  to  carefully  review  it,  and  even  consider  seeking  your  own  legal  expert  to  advise  you  prior  to  signing.  Seeking  legal  advice  on  your  contract  is  not  considered  an  act  of  “non-trust.”  The  attorney  you  choose  should  be  familiar  with  an  NP’s  scope  of  practice  and  job  description.  If  you  are  unable  to  locate  an  attorney  specifically  familiar  with  NPs,  one  who  handles  employment  law  or  contract  negotiations  would  be  appropriate.  Three  important  clauses  in  an  employment  contract  are  related  to  bonus  formulas,  restrictive  covenants,  and  termination  clauses.2  
SN  - 
PB  - McGraw Hill
CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2024/04/16
UR  - apn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1189768006
ER  -