Ettiquete for Quitting Job

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*** So Sorry just realized I posted in the wrong category and now I can't find out how to delete the post!

Leaving the field, for lots of different reasons. But I'm trying to figure out the most tasteful way to go about leaving. I am loathing the idea of being open about it because I don't want to have the conversation about why 1000 times a day, and I don't want people to transfer onto me their doubts (however unintentional that transfer may be) when I explain my various back up plans. Would it be terribly offensive if I only told a select few of my coworkers? Or none?

My second question is how long should I give them? In other fields we say two weeks. But nursing is not like other fields as we all know, and I'm an ICU RN. We have contracts with travelers as well as per diems (although it's like pulling teeth to get our upper management to approve them to work). We're not terribly short staffed as we recently "over hired".

Thoughts anyone on how to do this gracioulsy while protecting my privacy and peace of mind?

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.

Are you leaving nursing altogether?

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Thoughts anyone on how to do this gracioulsy while protecting my privacy and peace of mind?

I would give no less than 2 weeks notice.

When others ask you why you are leaving, simply say that it's not working with your lifestyle right now and leave it at that. If they press, say "I'd rather not go into details" if they press further, they are being rude.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Community Health, School Health.

I don't think you owe anyone any type of explanation. I think 4 weeks notice is adequate, but be prepared for your supervisor to tell you to leave sooner. All I would say is My life situation has changed in a way that no longer allows me to continue to work here" or some other sort of cryptic scenario. If close co workers ask, you can either be honest and then deal with the potential for gossip and endless follow up questions, or just remain private about it. I would 100% recommend you leave gracefully; never burn bridges because you just never know.

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