Nursing Schedule Pro

OVERVIEW
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Nursing Schedule Pro is a professional healthcare scheduling application designed to manage nursing staff schedules efficiently. The app provides comprehensive tools for creating, managing, and printing staff schedules with advanced features for call-in management, employee tracking, and professional output.

KEY FEATURES
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• Professional 14-day schedule management
• Employee categorization system (RNs, Aides, CUPE)
• Custom shift types with point-based scheduling
• Call-in management and replacement tracking
• Contact information for printed schedules
• PDF export and professional printing
• Employee information management
• Undo/Redo functionality
• Automatic data saving and file management

MAIN INTERFACE
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Schedule Grid:
• 14-day schedule displayed in a grid format
• Each day shows morning and evening shifts
• Click any cell to add or edit shifts
• Color-coded by employee category
• Visual indicators for shift status

Legend Panel (Right Side):
• Tutorial - Guided learning experience
• Employee Management - Edit staff information
• Contact Info - Set contact details for printing
• Call-In List - Manage call-ins and replacements
• Clear Dates - Remove all date assignments
• Clear Shifts - Remove all shift assignments
• Clear All Data - Reset to default template


EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
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Accessing Employee Management:
• Click "Employee Management" button in legend panel
• Edit employee names, categories, and contact info
• Add new employees or remove existing ones
• Employees automatically sort by category

Employee Categories:
• RN categories listed first: Full Time RN, Part Time RN, Casual RN
• Aide categories listed second: Aides
• Each category has distinct color coding
• Categories determine cell appearance in schedule

CONTACT INFORMATION
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Setting Contact Details:
• Click "Contact Info" button in legend panel
• Set Administrative Director contact information
• Set Secretary contact information
• Set Nurse Manager contact information
• Contact info appears only on printed schedules
• Hidden from main interface for privacy

PRINTING AND EXPORT
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Printing Schedules:
• Use File > Print/Export menu option
• Schedules print in landscape orientation
• Contact information appears at top if set
• Optimized for standard letter paper
• Minimal margins (0.25cm) for maximum content

PDF Export:
• Use File > Export to PDF menu option
• Save schedules as PDF files
• Same professional formatting as printed version
• Ideal for digital distribution and email




TIPS AND BEST PRACTICES
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1. Set your schedule name early to avoid confusion
2. Use date headers to establish your schedule timeline
3. Aim for minimum 3.0 points per day (excluding Sundays)
4. Use the legend panel for quick access to all features
5. Save important schedules as files for backup
6. Use call-in management to track replacement assignments
7. Set contact information for professional printed schedules
8. Use employee categories to maintain proper staffing ratios
9. Always list RN categories first, then aide categories
10. Keep print margins narrow (0.25cm) for maximum content


SUPPORT AND CONTACT
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For technical support or questions:
• Check this help documentation first
• Use the Tutorial button for guided learning
• Contact: halhitchcock.com

CHANGE LOG
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Version 3.0.0 (January 2025):
• Major version update to 3.0.0
• Streamlined shift types for better usability
• Enhanced user interface and performance
• Improved schedule management features


COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL
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Copyright © 2025 halhitchcock.com App Design

All rights reserved. This software is protected by copyright laws and international treaties.

• Nursing Schedule Pro is a trademark of halhitchcock.com App Design
• This software is provided "as is" without warranty
• Use at your own risk
• No liability for data loss or damages