I can't use sick time I've earned??

madwife2002, BSN, RN · Jan 14, 2013

I think it is to try and prevent you calling off. we cant use any for the first 90 days

applewhitern, BSN, RN · Jan 14, 2013

We can't use any of our's until we have been out for 3 days straight, and that is only if you actually have 240 hours in your "bank." Then, of course, you only get paid for that 3rd day; no pay for the first 2 days you are out! Isn't nursing great.

hiddencatRN, BSN, RN · Jan 14, 2013

I couldn't use PTO until I was off orientation. I don't think that's uncommon.

jodyangel, RN · Jan 14, 2013

That seems So wrong. I did call out...had the flu. I'm Not one of theses nurses that works Sick!

sharpeimom · Jan 14, 2013

When I worked in our state's mental hospital, we had a great many days off available to take. Unfortunately, time off to be taken specifically when we were ill, while there on paper or in the computer, was hard to actually take off and BE PAID FOR. :confused: Sad to say, most of us didn't get sick according to the schedule. Instead, most of us ended up using one of our personal days, a comp day, a vacation day, etc. We were given our birthdays (or a day in lieu of) off and one time I used that. It was just easier! We couldn't use any accrued sick time until we were off our 90 day probationary period. Of course! So who got bronchitis about midway through?! :eek:

~PedsRN~, BSN, RN · Jan 14, 2013

That seems like a pretty standard policy.

Marston3s · Jan 14, 2013

New job. Still on orientation..and just found out that I cannot use any of my accrued sick time until I have 90 hrs in my bank??? Seems So stupid!

I can't use any until after 365 days.

jcjones1973 · Jan 14, 2013

I can't use any until after 365 days.

That's how my last job was. Left it for a place that doesn't do that. The VA. Is ur facility a LTC facility? I find they do that. Not good for keeping good nurses.

jcjones1973 · Jan 14, 2013

I can't use any until after 365 days.

LTC? It's not right to do that!

KelRN215, BSN, RN · Jan 15, 2013

I've never worked somewhere that didn't have a rule about PTO in the first so many months after being hired. When I worked in the hospital, earned time was not considered "earned" until after 90 days of employment.

caroladybelle, BSN, RN · Jan 15, 2013

New job. Still on orientation..and just found out that I cannot use any of my accrued sick time until I have 90 hrs in my bank??? Seems So stupid!

Actually standard policy with most employers, even outside of nursing. As most employees are still on probation at that time, they are not considered entitled to use sick time until off probation.