is it considered abandonment if no call no show?

Ms.RN · Apr 29, 2008

oh another reason. they play this game of i'm scheduled to work and when i go to work, they will say, " you have to go home" ahhhhh

nrsang97, BSN, RN · Apr 29, 2008

Then just give your resignation "effecitve immediately " when they do that.

Quickbeam, BSN, RN · Apr 29, 2008

Just a similar experience...I once took a job that ended up vastly different than advertised. I was hired to be an RN shift manager at a large facility for the developmentally disabled. Within 2 days, it became clear that I was there to do med passes (to 200 people) and that the long term aides had all the power. No matter what I did they treated me like dirt.

After a week, I went to the director and gave 2 weeks notice. They begged me to stay and I said no but that I'd work the 2 weeks. It was the longest 2 weeks of my life and it sucked...but I left on good terms.

18 years later, I sit on a public health council with guess who? The woman who is the director of that facility. She absolutely remembers me and that I left in a professional manner.

Think long term. Don't burn bridges.

MichaelFloridaRN · Apr 29, 2008

Sadly this is how many TLC facilities operate, and I am not sure how to change them. I would if I were in your shoes, respectfully resign, most likely without a reason, in writing, thanking them for the time there. If asked why then I would likely just say personal reason, nothing to do with the facility. At least like this you will not be blacklisted.

If this place is so bad that you feel your physical or mental health is in danger, call in sick, see your doc and let him know that you resigned for the sake of your mental health. Most docs I know would gladly give you an excuse for the time of the two weeks notice.

Not show up is not an answer, it would be unprofessional and sorry to, immature. Sorry your in this position and hope things get better soon.

caliotter3 · Apr 29, 2008

Submit a letter of resignation and keep a copy of it to prove you resigned instead of being terminated. Nightbloom said it right. You have to think of the effects on your future and attempt to minimize any fallout from leaving this place. If possible, have your new job lined up before you leave, and attempt to get signed letters of reference before you depart. Playing the no call, no show game is not professional and will earn you a bad reputation. Don't put yourself in that position.

iwanna · Apr 29, 2008

Patients would probably suffer the brunt of it, as they would end up short-staffed. I would at least give one week, at the very least, and preferably two weeks notice.

HM2VikingRN, RN · Apr 29, 2008

Take any vac you have coming. Report back and turn in your resignation with 2 weeks notice.

vampcna · Aug 20, 2011

No call no show won't hurt management, just your shiftmates and your

patients! Case in point: last night a cna ( who was probably gonna get fired

anyway) no call no showed. This left only 3 cnas for 74 patients. We were

scheduled 5, but because of patient to cna ratios 1 cna was cancelled at the

last minute. A cna didn't show up and wouldn't answer his phone. Thanks to

him my coworkers and I had 24-25 patients a piece. I had 19 changes! I work

11-7 so I'm used to 15-18 patients, but at most will have 14 changes. Needless

to say the shift was excruciating. As for the cancelled cna, she refused to come

in, and I can't blame her. If this cna isn't fired for this I will be ******. Do the

right thing and give proper notice. Your coworkers and patients will be very

thankful for your professionalism.

OCNRN63, RN · Aug 20, 2011

this nursing home i'm working treats staff really badly. this particular have a high turnover and they wont fire nurses for big mistakes like lying that she gave medication to patient when patient is loa etc... this place will manipulate and treat you like a dirt. i'm so disgusted that i"m working here and i want to get out of this place.. i want to treat them exactly the way they treated me by just not showing up for work.. but is it considered abandonment in michigan?

it's not abandonment, but it is unprofessional and immature. be prepared for something like this haunting you for the rest of your career.

Poi Dog · Aug 20, 2011

No call no show won't hurt management, just your shiftmates and your
patients! Case in point: last night a cna ( who was probably gonna get fired
anyway) no call no showed. This left only 3 cnas for 74 patients. We were
scheduled 5, but because of patient to cna ratios 1 cna was cancelled at the
last minute. A cna didn't show up and wouldn't answer his phone. Thanks to
him my coworkers and I had 24-25 patients a piece. I had 19 changes! I work
11-7 so I'm used to 15-18 patients, but at most will have 14 changes. Needless
to say the shift was excruciating. As for the cancelled cna, she refused to come
in, and I can't blame her. If this cna isn't fired for this I will be ******. Do the
right thing and give proper notice. Your coworkers and patients will be very
thankful for your professionalism.

I wouldn't come in either if I were called off. I'd be popping open a beer and relaxing.

vampcna · Aug 20, 2011

I wouldn't come in either if I were called off. I'd be popping open a beer and relaxing.

That's exactly what she did and I don't blame her. I blame the giant A-hole

that didn't show up to work and didn't call to say he wasn't coming. I tell ya, if

I met him in a dark alley I'd teach him about good workmanship!

pixie120 · Aug 20, 2011

this nursing home i'm working treats staff really badly. this particular have a high turnover and they wont fire nurses for big mistakes like lying that she gave medication to patient when patient is loa etc... this place will manipulate and treat you like a dirt. i'm so disgusted that i"m working here and i want to get out of this place.. i want to treat them exactly the way they treated me by just not showing up for work.. but is it considered abandonment in michigan?

are you being serious? what about the welfare of the residents you are charged with caring for? it's not tit for tat, give proper notice, work out your notice and make sure those residents are getting care.