Need a 2 weeks notice template

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I've never turned in a resignation notice before, can someone please give me a template of one that you've used? thanks so much :D

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

i've never heard of a template for 2 weeks notice. i just type one up and hand it in. make sure you keep a copy of your notice for yourself

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Dear Nurse Manager:

Thank you for the opportunity to work on your unit. I have learned a great deal from the staff and the patients here.

I am will not be continuing employment with you. I hereby submit my resignation which will be effective at the end of the day on October 8, 2007.

Again, thank you for opportunity to work with you and your staff.

Sincerely,

J. Doe RN

You are not required to tell them why you are leaving. In fact, it is better that you do not. Even if you are leaving for a valid reason - spouse transferred, etc. It is none of their business and they can always twist things around or assume things which can hurt you later.

Even if you are leaving because you hate the place - thank them for working there. It helps them want to mark you as "eligible for rehire" which you will need when seeking another job down the road. Also, they really don't want to hear the truth in an exit interview. If you can't say anything nice - say nothing. If it is an in-person exit interview than beat around the bush or tell a white lie if you want to be marked as "eligible for rehire". Unless you don't need their job to help you get another. Or if things are just too bad and you don't care. Then you can be truthful about the bad stuff but be aware that it can hurt you. Even if they do their exit interview by mail - they say it is anonymous but they will know it's you.

Good luck on your next venture!

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

i like your template RN 1989.. thats really well written.

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Specializes in FNP, Peds, Epilepsy, Mgt., Occ. Ed.

Resist the temptation to really express yourself at all costs.

Even if you're moving across the country, even if you would never work there again for a million bucks; if your opinion is negative, keep it to yourself.

You never know who you might run into again one of these days.

Keep it short, polite, and professional. That way it can never come back to haunt you!

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Specializes in ER OR LTC Code Blue Trauma Dog.
Dear Nurse Manager:

Thank you for the opportunity to work on your unit. I have learned a great deal from the staff and the patients here.

I am will not be continuing employment with you. I hereby submit my resignation which will be effective at the end of the day on October 8, 2007.

Again, thank you for opportunity to work with you and your staff.

Sincerely,

J. Doe RN

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Uh-uh, too cold, sounds too bitter and leaves the employer with the impression that you are a "quitter. You appear as an erratic or unpredictable decision maker.

While it's true you are not "legally required" to tell your employer the actual reason why you are leaving, a resignation can be reworked and achieved in a more indirect but "warmer" way.

However don't ever expect that no one will ever ask you any questions you about your submitted resignation. It ain't gonna happen that way and your employer will ALWAYS seek answers. (like it or not) How would a Patient Care Asst. know such information? Because I am no longer a PCA. I am an Executive Director for a prominent industry manufacturer and this is precisely what I would want to do when I see any such resignation placed on my desk from one of my own employees. :)

You need to prepare for that event because trust me, they ALWAYS ask question unless they wanted to get rid of you in the first place.

Resignations are always an "emotional matter" for both the employee and employer involved. If you know what you are doing, it's quite possible to engage that emotional energy into a more positive manner to achieve a more desired outcome as I will explain.

For example, when approached about your resignation, take the Nsg. Unit Director/Mgr. or whatever aside in private like you are about to reveal them a secret. (This is precisely what they want you do because why else have they approached you in the first place? So go ahead and play along making them think they are actually getting somewhere with you. Employers will like that and it sets the tone for a "cooperative dialoge" in your favor.)

Tell the person in private (Choose a private environment like you are revealing them a secret) that you are having a "conflict of opportunity" without really explaining any specific details pertaining to it. Just say you cannot really talk about it in detail but just explain it's a "really important" matter. (use eye contact and express body language)

Elaborate further by indicating how you are currently faced with this really tough decision to make and explain how you really do understand your employers position on this "rather unexpected" decision you are making.

Seal the deal by telling them how making this decision was "most regrettable" and how you understand how this must place the employer into such a predicament, however explain that timing is a critical factor in making this decision.

(Leave a pause. Let them think about it. Put the ball back in their court.Silence is golden!)

You might have to do a little schmoozing here but it's important to indicate that "it's been really great having you as my clinical director, Linda.. (or whatever title and first name) and I really like everyone on the nsg unit. Express how much you are going to miss working with them.

(Pause and let them think some more... They need to absorb what you are telling them.)

At this point the person will come to self realization that they have no choice on the matter. They will be placed into the position of accepting and understanding the "good intentions" behind your "regrettable" resignation.

(You have just successfully diffused an otherwise highly charged emotional matter for both yourself and the employer into a more positive light.)

In addition, you are now positioned to "change the subject" (after they accepted the information) and you may request the following:

This is the perfect opportunity to ask if they would possibly consider taking a few minutes to write you a "quick blurb" outlining any valuable contributions you "might" have made during the course of your employment on the nsg unit you are leaving. (If they appear hesitant at first when making this request, be sure to insert and add something additional to the request like:

"Linda, I truly understand how this sudden decision is sort of awkward for the both of us right now, but if you could do this one last thing, it would be greatly appreciated."

If following this dialog doesn't make them melt into your hands when resigning your position then nothing ever will. At the very least or minimum result will achieve is your "boss" will go back to their office and think more about your request or what you have just said to them.

After it sinks in don't be surprised if they come back at a later later time with a shining recommendation with their signature on it, while extended a heartfelt handshake.

Whatever you do never, never, leave your job in an angry emotional state. Be cordial to everyone (more than usual - In fact, be outright sincere if you have to!), be sure you go out of your way to thank everyone for working with you (personally) and a few hugs along the way never hurts anyone either.

Do this even if you really hated the job to the very core. (Incidentally, this is precisely when you find out who all the backstabbers really are on your nsg unit too because these will be the ones who will not appear receptive of your "sincere thanks") The best approach when dealing with them is to completely ignore them. (Avoid any potential conflict! and remain semi-cheerful at all times.)

It's also very important everyone remembers the day you left in a "good way" The more people that remember you in this manner, the better your reputation will remain intact in a most positive way for a long time to come.

Conclusion,

You have met the overall objective of resigning from your position, you have obtained a shining recommendation from your employer and you left the staff with a positive impression of yourself.

My Best.

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Specializes in PICU, surgical post-op.

I told my director back in June that I was planning on heading to Africa in the near future. I kept her updated on my application process, and I gave her a heads-up a few weeks ago when I knew I'd be leaving after Thanksgiving. I'll submit my actual letter whenever I'm officially supposed to, and it'll probably be pretty much what RN1989 posted. No need to go into elaborate detail. Patient_Care_Asst makes some valid points about leaving on a good note, but I see no need in executing such drawn-out schemes. Up-front honesty has always been my way, and I seem to be doing okay. (And maybe I'm just lucky, but my director told me to e-mail her a month before I want my job back and she'll put the paperwork through for me. Yay for leadership being encouraging for once!)

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