ethical or not?

IMO, it's not only ethical, but smart. You don't want to quit a job and be out of work looking for one.

There's nothing wrong with wanting to change jobs - it's one of the benefits of being a nurse.

I don't think you need to make your current employer aware of your job search either, just make sure you give adequate notice before you leave - 2 weeks is customary.

It makes more sense to look for a job while you still have one then to wait until you are unemployed. When you look for one while you are unemployed it is harder to be picky about what you might or might not accept. And no matter how positive your mental attitude is if you are unemployed you have the opportunity for self doubt and desperation.

IMO, it's not only ethical, but smart. You don't want to quit a job and be out of work looking for one.

There's nothing wrong with wanting to change jobs - it's one of the benefits of being a nurse.

I don't think you need to make your current employer aware of your job search either, just make sure you give adequate notice before you leave - 2 weeks is customary.

I know that in the non-nursing world it is customary to give 2 weeks notice, but what about in the nursing world when the schedule is out two months ahead of time? That's what I'm not sure about and I don't want to burn any bridges but I also don't want work until middle of May either! Advice?

I haven't looked for a job in a while but there used to be sites that would let you hide your idenity. I think that is something to consider.

I've never given more than 2 weeks notice and I've never felt like I've left on bad terms.

I have moved around quite a bit during my nursing career. I always have another job lined up prior to giving notice to the current employer. I usually use one or more co-workers as references so my employer most of the time was not surprised when I turned in my notice. Two unit managers were notified a few months ahead as I was sure I would be leaving. Other jobs just got the standard 2 weeks notice. My one salary position got its 4 weeks notice and I also stayed on part time to finish orienting a new employee.

I also don't give negative feedback on my exit interviews. I have given positive encouragement on their attempts to correct the problems that bothered me at a few places though.

I have been rehired by two employers and am probably going back to a local agency in the next 6 months that I worked for about 7 years ago.

Most of my reasons for quitting are because I want to broaden my experience. In reality I am bored or don't feel like going to work at the current job anymore...typical burnout with the problems that are bothering me at the time have not been addressed or corrected etc. It is surprising how much you can overlook if you really enjoy the job you are in.

Good luck, search to your hearts content while having an income!!!

I just want to ask if it is ethical to post your resume in a job search engine while still presently employed? I am just concerned as nobody in my workplace knows im into looking at other side of the fence.

thanks a lot.

ned

Your employer doesn't own you. Of course, you may conduct a job search while still employed. In fact, that's the best time to do one.

A word to the wise, though. Do it on your own time, not like some dim bulbs who update their online resumes AT WORK. That's not only unfair to your employer, it's just plain stupid. IT can track this kind of stuff. Not smart. Not smart at all.

No problems whatsoever with posting your resume. Check with your HR dept if you are unsureof how much notice you have to give. If you don't have it in writing, just call and say you are a nurse looking to leave and how much notice do you need. You don't have to tell them who you are. Two weeks is not always adequate with nursing. I think most of the people who have left my unit recently have given 4 weeks, but I don't know if that is because they have to or because they are just being nice. When I leave (I'm sure I will someday, haha!), I plan on giving 4 weeks if at all possible. Not that it really matters - we had someone leave about 2 weeks ago, and she gave 4 weeks notice before she left, and they STILL haven't replaced her! Then they want us to pick up extra shifts to cover the nurse who left. Ha! Not my fault you didn't hire someone!! Though I have to admit, if the shift will put me into overtime for the week, I'll take it!!!

I know that in the non-nursing world it is customary to give 2 weeks notice, but what about in the nursing world when the schedule is out two months ahead of time? That's what I'm not sure about and I don't want to burn any bridges but I also don't want work until middle of May either! Advice?

My schedule comes out 1 month in advance, however the handbook states that they only require a 2 week notice.

I'd go by the handbook.