breaking your RN New Grad contract early

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Has anyone out there ever left their New Grad contract early? I am in a contract that states if I leave before 3 years is up I will have to pay them $30,000. This is the most I have EVER heard of especially for a non residency program. No courses were provided just regular orientation (8 weeks). For those of you who left your contract early, were there letters demanding money that were sent out? Did they take you to court?

I was just contemplating this. I do not think there is anything wrong with breaking a contract because you are not a slave. However, be prepared for the consequences. I do know nurses that sign the contract knowing full well they plan to break it once personal goals are met and have the money ready to pay. I have heard some report that the hospital does not always pursue the money. I personally would not sigh a contract I could not afford to break.

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