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OrganizedChaos, LVN

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I applied & got Medicaid for pregnant women. I don't know what I would've done without it. It was great, especially since I had to see a specialist for my epilepsy.

Speak with your health care provider, your manager and human resources. Your FMLA is a rotating 12 week leave that can assist you throughout your pregnancy without having to resign your position. That's what FMLA is for.

praise god

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IS it OK to write health concerns due to pregnancy on your resignation letter or should i put some other better wordings, so they can rehire me.

SmilingBluEyes

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

I think you have received more than enough advice and information. It's going to have to be up to YOU whether you want to reveal the reason for quitting is pregnancy. That is up to you. Wording counts. I would just be cautious if you hope to be rehired at some point. You really should discuss with your doctor and HR, we can't write the letter for you.

Ayvah, RN

722 Posts

Specializes in Med Surg, Specialty.

I would not put in writing/resignation letter that you are quitting due to health reasons. You can verbally state this to your manager if you want, but don't give the reason in your letter. Generally short and to the point is the best way to go.

Today's date

Dear Manager,

It is with regret that I must inform you of my resignation from XXXX hospital, last day to be worked 12/XX/2014 (at least 2 weeks away if possible). I appreciate the opportunity to work here and wish the department the best.

Signed

your name

Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Health.
IS it OK to write health concerns due to pregnancy on your resignation letter or should i put some other better wordings, so they can rehire me.

A lot of employers still don't like to hire women with young kids. They're seen as unreliable. If you want to quit and be considered for rehire, don't mention the pregnancy.

T-Bird78

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You can apply for intermittent FMLA. I had hyperemesis with both pregnancies, worse with my second one, and I did intermittent FMLA because I never knew when it would strike and I'd be out for 1-5 days. I missed a total of 3 weeks in one month, then two days a couple of months later, then another day a few weeks after that, then I was put on bed rest after my 3rd L&D triage visit for premature contractions.

If you resign and ask to be rehired after you have your baby, they will only hire you if they have an opening and you did a good job last time. It's not going to make a difference (probably) if you tell them that you are leaving because you are pregnant. It doesn't save your job. They aren't going to put you at the top of the hiring list. You'll be just like every other nurse who applies for the position, except that if you did a bad job, they will know it already. I second/third/fourth talking to HR. I went through something similar when I was pregnant and was bullied into resigning. If you resign, you are unemployed, simple as that. Even if they say they will hire you again, there's no guarantee. I wouldn't give up a job unless you have to, and so far you haven't said that you have exhausted your options. You really never know, they might give you even more unpaid leave than they are required to. You don't know unless you ask.

I would not put that you are leaving due to pregancy. Not everyone wants to hire someone with young children. If you can use FMLA instead of quitting do so, because chances are that position won't be available when you want to return. It sounds like you have already made up your mind so you do what you think is best. I think we have all provided enough advice at this point.

NICUmiiki, DNP, NP

1,774 Posts

Specializes in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

I would exhaust FMLA and all other resources before resigning. I just wouldn't want to be unemployed. Who knows how long it would take to get another job.

NicuGal, MSN, RN

2,743 Posts

Specializes in NICU, PICU, PACU.

I would use all my FMLA first. You most likely will not receive any sick time you have accrued so might as well use it.

I would just just say resigning for personal reasons. But remember, they may not hire you back, your unit may not have an opening. Ateast with intermittant FMLA they will hold your position. But it sounds like you made up your mind. After 12 weeks of FMLA they may let you go on medical leave for the remainder of your pregnancy and the you will have 6-8 weeks off after you give birth.

Just at food for thought. Hope you have a safe delivery!

praise god

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Thank you everyone for your advice. It is very much appreciated

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