Turning in my two weeks notice today!

[FutureRN_NP]

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.

[elprup, BSN, RN]

I agree the job market is so competitive right now that you should deff wait until you have another job lined up. It could be awhile before you land another gig. Also, is it just me or does it seem like the high demand for nurses has led some companies to treat the ones they have like crap? Recently, I have been hearing a lot of horror stories about nurses being over worked and made to feel like their easily disposable. Is this what I have to look forward to or is it all just hype?

You are correct. Nurses are being made to feel expendable if they cannot keep up. Disgusting really. There are over 500,000 nurses on allnurses.com. As a profession we should be able to stop these types of disregard for Nurses! I keep trying!

[angel337, MSN, RN]

you have to do what's best for you. I don't worry about what employers think as long as I give them proper notice and leave on good terms. And like you stated, you don't have to work so as long as you feel good about your decision go for it.