Nursing Schedule Pro

NURSING SCHEDULE PRO

OVERVIEW
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Nursing Schedule Pro is a professional scheduling application designed specifically for healthcare facilities 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 and employee tracking.

KEY FEATURES
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• Professional schedule management with 14-day periods
• Employee categorization (Full Time, Part Time, Casual Nursing, Aides, CUPE)
• Custom shift types with point-based scheduling
• Call-in management and replacement tracking
• Contact information for printing
• PDF export and printing capabilities
• Employee information management
• Undo/Redo functionality
• Data persistence and file saving/loading

GETTING STARTED
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1. Launch Nursing Schedule Pro
2. The app opens with a default schedule template
3. Set your schedule name in the header (click to edit)
4. Use the tab picker to navigate between different schedule periods
5. Click on date headers to set specific dates for your schedule
6. Click on shift cells to add or edit employee shifts


Creating Schedules
Setting Dates
Employee Management
SHIFT TYPES AND POINTS
CALL-IN MANAGEMENT

CONTACT INFORMATION
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PRINTING AND EXPORT
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FILE MANAGEMENT
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Saving Schedules
Loading Schedules

LEGEND PANEL
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The legend panel (right side) provides:
• Action buttons for all major functions
• Color coding for employee categories
• Shift type indicators and symbols
• Quick access to all app features

DATA MANAGEMENT
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Automatic Saving:

Clearing Data:

Undo/Redo:


TIPS AND BEST PRACTICES
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1. Set your schedule name early to avoid confusion
2. Use the 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

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Common Issues:
• If shifts disappear, check that employees weren't accidentally deleted
• If call history is missing, check that call records weren't cleared
• If dates reset, use the date headers to set them again
• If the app seems slow, try clearing some data or restarting

Data Recovery:
• Check UserDefaults for automatic backups
• Load previously saved schedule files
• Use undo functionality for recent changes
• Contact support if data loss occurs

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: halhitchocck.com


Version 2.1 (August 2025):
• Enhanced user interface with legend panel
• Improved contact information management
• Better call-in tracking and replacement management
• Optimized printing and PDF export
• Added undo/redo functionality
• Improved data persistence and file management
• Enhanced employee management features
• Better visual indicators for shift status

Version 2.0 (January 2025):
• Initial release
• Professional schedule management
• Employee categorization system
• Basic printing capabilities
• Call-in management features

COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL
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Copyright © 2025 Nursing Schedule Pro (DBA) halhitchocck.com

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

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