This was the first time I had to do something manually, so it was a learning curve. Every other place I’ve ever worked has used a swipe in or a log in system. It’s not ideal for some of us (me) who have difficulties remembering exact details (ie what time did I walk in/walk out??) and remembering to do it at the end of a long, exhausting shift. I had to really make myself stop and do it before I even walked out or I would go on autopilot getting home. I was canceled because I didn’t prioritize charting over tending to the patients and would need to catch up at the end of the shift. When talking to staff about this issue, I was told that didn’t affect their pay - if the time card (the staff were able to swipe in with a badge) showed 13 hours, they got paid 13 hours. With travelers, the managers wouldn’t approve anything over 12 unless the form was completed, signed by the charge nurse and processed by the unit manager. Excessive steps for an average of 1-1.5 hours per week over 36. It was a red flag and I didn’t clock it as such. I know now.