Need to resign ASAP

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Hello,

I work in a very unsafe facility. The safety of patients are at risk, I am afraid that if I work another day, I will lose my license. I am working this upcoming Monday and I seriously cannot work there another day. I am aware about giving two weeks notice for professionalism, but I do not think I can work there for another two weeks. How do I go about sending my manager my letter of resignation and not having to work at that unsafe place on Monday?

Specializes in Just starting out in a Nursing Home..

This is why..in that big field of healthcare, I like per diem work. They only kind of contract I will sign in homecare is,

" I will not work for myself and take your clients"..That is understandable..anything else, I wont sign.

Specializes in School Nursing.

My advice would be to get a contract lawyer, ASAP to find a way out of that costly contract. Further, look into "Safe Harbor" in your state and see if you can claim safe harbor when you work in unsafe working conditions. In Texas, a nurse who feels like she is going into an unsafe assignment can claim safe harbor (there is documentation) and it protects your liscense. It also brings on board investigation into the practices of the facility. If you have something like that, you may want to look into getting your ducks in a row, once you do that, your employer may be happy to let you out of your contract and on your merry way before you take on any more assignments.

Specializes in Just starting out in a Nursing Home..

agh..sounds awful awful awful..good luck.

Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

It does sound like OP is in a very bad situation as a result (once again) of incompetent nursing leadership. Another irresponsible healthcare organization - ignoring the most critical aspects of their patient care delivery systems.

But we all need to remember that the only way we 'lose our license" is as a result of our own behavior. If an organization has any policies or procedures that are in conflict with your Nurse Practice Act, we do have to make a hard choice.... always remembering that jobs may come and go, but we have only one license. When faced with this type of situation, we need to 'respectfully decline' to comply - while providing evidence that the act is contrary to our professional standards.

The best defense overall is to be very familiar with your own state's Nurse Practice Act. For instance, in Tx, there is no co-signing... unless you are a nursing instructor supervising your students.

Best of luck - I hope your situation improves quickly

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