[CHATSDALE]

agree with other posts...if you are working on as a floor nurse a couple of weeks notice is ample for them to recruit and training is frequently given to specific nurses and not esp the outgoing nurse
if you work in a specility field finding a competent replacement that needs outgoing to train then more time might be the right thing to do

when management has to take the time and effort to replace you they are not too happy [that being part of their job description in irrelevant] so do as was suggested..take any time off in advance you probably won't be able to take vacation in new job for a while so enjoy yourself if yu have sick leave and you have any medical procedures you need done, do it before giving notice

[HappyNurse2005]

My hospital system requires 30 days notice for nurses. Actually, if your base pay is over 11.00, then you give 30 days notice.If its under 11.00, then 2 weeks.

Of course, this is okay if you want to transfer between units, b/c any unit knows the 30 day rule.

[TazziRN]

As much notice as possible is appreciated, but two weeks is the requirement.

[shodobe]

I agree that you should never burn your bridges and should leave in a good light, but you are not an indentured servant and should be able to leave when you want without asking someone's permission. I left my present employer after 20 years and was gone only 6 months and came back. I gave my 2 weeks notice and I do work in a specialty area that is very hard to fill, the OR. All parties should part on a positive note with no hard feelings and wish each other success. The whole purpose of you leaving is that you are probably going on to bigger and better things and if the employer gives you a guilt trip about being unable to replace you in a timely matter then it will stretch out for much longer than 2 weeks. In the long run you do have to look out for yourself because no one else will.

[NiteRocker]

Yesterday was my last day after a 2 week notice. The manager gave me no indication that this was no long enough. However, just like previously said I don't plan to go back.

I have heard that 4 weeks was required at another hospital that I worked at. I guesss checking with HR would help.

[NurseLacy]

I recently resigned my position after working at my hospital for over 5 years. I gave 2 weeks notice since that is the requirement in the employee handbook. However, I was released from work after only working 3 days into my resignation. But, I'm being paid for the remainder of the two weeks I'm required to work. I'm not upset because now I'll be paid to sit at home and look for a job plus I still get all of my unused vacation time and short term disibility paid in one lump sum.

So if you do decide to resign, don't be suprised if they ask you to leave early, and if they do, it's their responsibility to pay you since you gave them your notice in accordance to company policy.

[nuangel1]

i am sure it differs place to place .but in 20 yrs of nursing when i have resigned i have given a minimum of 2 weeks notice.i agree its good not to burn bridges but it is courtesy we give to the place we work at .that said when my situation allowed i was able to be flexible an sometimes it would be 3 or 4 weeks notice so that it worked for me to find new employmemnt and them to hire .i have never heard it should be equal to the vacation time you get.i was laid off once with no notice tehy didn't show me any courtesy.