Turning in my two weeks notice today!

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After a long consideration whether I should turn in my two weeks notice, I came into a conclusion that I should. I have it all written out and prepare bring it to the DON today. But I am so nervous and not sure how she is taking it. I am sure they would have careless to let me go. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Would a new grad with less than 6 months of job experience able to find another more suitable job in this job market? I am very fortunate that I do not have to worry paying bills. My husband makes enough to take care of us whether I work or not. I choose to work because I want the experience in the field just I have a bad experience with this first job I have. I feel if I continue to stay I will lose my license and they will not going to have my back for it. Please give me your input. Thank you.

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

good luck with your decision. More than 90% of new gradsquit their first job within 2 years. You may find the grass is not greener elsewhere. HOWEVER, the only way to know is to try. I am in my 3rd nursing position (facility) and will stay till I retire or they kick me out. Hope you find a job like that

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Why would you be nervous about the DON's reaction?

If the facility is managed so poorly, you are concerned for your license... she should be nervous about what you will say... she knows what's going on and doesn't care.

I left my first position at 6 months.... simply be up front on future interviews.

Good luck, now hold your head up high, look her in the eye... and yes they are very sorry to lose you.

Not many nurses will put up with a poorly staffed/managed facility.

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Specializes in NICU.

op, i took the liberty of looking through your old threads. you graduated in 2009 and were blessed to be able to stay home with your children until you took this job a couple of months ago. i strongly suggest that you either take a refresher course before looking for another job or find a job that is willing to give you a thorough orientation (8-16 weeks). it is my opinion that if you do not do one of those things, you will not be successful on your next job either. being a nurse is hard, needing some more training or orientation is not a weakness.

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Personally, I would have a job lined up to take the place of the one that I'd be leaving. Try and find something before you leave your current job. I find that it is much easier finding another job when you have a current job. Sounds weird I know, but I think employers like that they are "stealing" an employee from another facility who is going to work for them. If that makes sense, not sure, I know what I mean. Anyways....

Before you leave, try and obtain good/positive references or letters of recommendation from your supervisors and fellow co-workers. As long as it won't jeopardize your current position. Talk travels fast and you don't want it getting back to your manager and him/her firing you because you are looking around for other jobs. Find employees who are trustworthy and who can be discreet.

Most likey, your DON is not going to like that you are leaving. They may be disappointed or just simply do not care. Don't expect him/her to be happy about this, because you are in fact...leaving. Act calm and collected, as much as possible, to their reaction of your news. Tell the DON how you feel, what is wrong, and why you are leaving. Also, stand your ground. The DON might try to sell you back into staying with their facility. If your intention is leaving, you need to cut-ties and be firm in your decision.

I hope you find what you are looking for in the next one.

Best wishes.

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Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU.

The DON's reaction is, to use an old expression, no skin off your nose. Meaning ... who cares? This is a professional, business interaction.

Consider what AnonRNC said in post #3 -- it's good advice.

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She told me they gave me enough orientation and skills need to do my job. The fact is that I was paired with nurses who do not want new GRAD around. I only got three weeks total of 8-9 days of orientation. She is willing to help but I am keep getting these write up. It's not good for me. Like my husband said to me, it's easier to explain why you left than why you were fired. That puts me in the spot to think yeah, it's time. I know I should hanging on but the risks outweigh the benefits. I don't think I can stand a chance of taking that risk. I just need a slower pace working environment. I am on my feet, no lunch break, until I get off the floor every shift. Sometimes the shift goes on 9-10 hours. It's not that I cannot take a break but taking a break is not an option. I will not get anything done. I never eat lunch or dinner. I usually eat when I get home.

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, M/S.

I had a similar experience in LTC - they are just unworkable systems (the 3 that i have worked in). I'm sure some are better than others.

I am thinking about taking a nurse refresher class as mentioned above - does anyone have experience with these?

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You don't really learned anything in school until you enter the workforce. I have learned a great deal in this place and thankful that they hired me but for the amount of written I have it is unbearable. I just feel I am such a failure and I didn't know how I even survived nursing school, passed NCLEX and all of that. *sign*

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I would get a job lined up first too, then quit.

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Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.

needless to say, i'm sorry that you had a bad experience on your first nursing position. having said that, i strongly advise before you commit to work at any medical facility in the near future, get familiar with their length of orientation,and make sure that it is in writing. in addition, i also agree with anonrnc, with obtaining a refresher course, since you took some time away to care of your children; the refresher course will expose you to the workforce and what's expected of you as a rn. moreover, don't be so hard on yourself trust me, you're not the first nor the last, that has given you're don a letter of resignation. with that said, if you can leave amicable do so. i'm a stern believer in leaving doors open wherever i go. therefore, learn from the experience and move on. wishing you the very best in all of your future endeavors...aloha~

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I am going thru this right now. No training at all, just a written new nurse survival guide, WHAT A JOKE!!!!. Six days completed at a long term care (LTC) facility and got written up because I left my med cart unlocked, no drawers open, no drugs left out, just the push button out. I was told that they had locked it twice for me that day and cautioned "to not let it happen again", it didn't. Came in today to pick up check and had to sign the write up. I am thinking that this facility could really hurt my career. My floor partner who is an lpn has an attitude with everyone (2 other classmates from RN had problems with her before i came). Why can't facility have a better orientation and check to make sure the people that are training the newbies have the skills to do.

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