gave my notice, may need to cut it short

noahsmama · Oct 13, 2011

I would get the dental work done. If you're in pain and on painkillers, you're not in the best shape to work anyway. No reason to be a martyr--take care of yourself!

vanburbian · Oct 13, 2011

If you're ill, for whatever reason, and need medical (dental) attention/treatment, then call in.

Jw1724 · Oct 13, 2011

I would get the dental work done. If you're in pain and on painkillers, you're not in the best shape to work anyway. No reason to be a martyr--take care of yourself!

The worst part is that they are talking to me about this as if I am lying to them. Like I just don't feel like finishing my notice so I'm giving a BS reason to be done. I really want a good reference from them...

noahsmama · Oct 13, 2011

The worst part is that they are talking to me about this as if I am lying to them. Like I just don't feel like finishing my notice so I'm giving a BS reason to be done. I really want a good reference from them...

You know, I can understand that from their point of view. I would still take the time off, but would go ahead and document that you're telling the truth. Get a letter from your dentist detailing what the problem is, including the fact that you are in pain and have been prescribed painkillers and antibiotics. Send it to HR and also to your nurse manager, explaining that when you gave notice you fully intended to finish out your last week, but that you are physically incapable of doing so due to the pain that you're in. Explain that, in your condition you don't feel like you could provide appropriate care to your patients, and that you're sure that they wouldn't want that any more than you would.

The alternative is to work when you are in pain and on painkillers, which is not good for you or your patients. Stick to your guns, but do provide documentation.

cherrybreeze, ADN, RN · Oct 13, 2011

Get a note from the dentist.

Jw1724 · Oct 13, 2011

You know, I can understand that from their point of view. I would still take the time off, but would go ahead and document that you're telling the truth. Get a letter from your dentist detailing what the problem is, including the fact that you are in pain and have been prescribed painkillers and antibiotics. Send it to HR and also to your nurse manager, explaining that when you gave notice you fully intended to finish out your last week, but that you are physically incapable of doing so due to the pain that you're in. Explain that, in your condition you don't feel like you could provide appropriate care to your patients, and that you're sure that they wouldn't want that any more than you would.
The alternative is to work when you are in pain and on painkillers, which is not good for you or your patients. Stick to your guns, but do provide documentation.

Thank you, I'll go ahead and do this.

79Tango · Oct 13, 2011

I would try to find a compromise with them.. Especially if youre next job is not already lined up. All the documentation in the world wont take the bad taste out of thier mouths.. 2weeks notice, 4 weeks notice doesnt really matter if you had an agreed End Date and then leave them hanging.

Trust me, we just got some great clinical references on a new hire only to have a forner unit manager call in "off the record," guess who is not getting an offer?

Jw1724 · Oct 13, 2011

I would try to find a compromise with them.. Especially if youre next job is not already lined up. All the documentation in the world wont take the bad taste out of thier mouths.. 2weeks notice, 4 weeks notice doesnt really matter if you had an agreed End Date and then leave them hanging.
Trust me, we just got some great clinical references on a new hire only to have a forner unit manager call in "off the record," guess who is not getting an offer?

Well the issue is, how do I compromise? I know a need a good amount of dental work done. I can't say what exact days/times this will happen, but I know it will be in steps. So I can either wait until the day of, only to screw over my coworkers... or I can give them at least SOME advanced notice so they can find coverage. Trust me, I'd love to be making money instead of watching it all go into my mouth... but soon enough, I won't have the insurance to get this done.

netglow, ASN, RN · Oct 13, 2011

You might not make it with your to do list anyway all in one week. Go get your root canal. Usually once the canal is accessed your pain can stop, just depends. Also you don't want a jaw infection or sinus involvement. If the crown is on that tooth, you probably will need more time to get that all done than you have - although that is where your money is going. Ask your dentist if the extraction if not a source of your pain at the moment can be done later? Ask your dentist what can be done here, and then finished after you move?

If your endodontist is open tomorrow or this weekend get the canal done if you are not working.

adding: Hoping you can then work for this employer a few more days?

netglow, ASN, RN · Oct 13, 2011

I would try to find a compromise with them.. Especially if youre next job is not already lined up. All the documentation in the world wont take the bad taste out of thier mouths.. 2weeks notice, 4 weeks notice doesnt really matter if you had an agreed End Date and then leave them hanging.
Trust me, we just got some great clinical references on a new hire only to have a forner unit manager call in "off the record," guess who is not getting an offer?

Wow, that sure is a manager with no idea how much trouble she could be in personally now. Seriously. I mean, you all would fire that nurse pretty fast if she didn't work out now wouldn't you?!

Jw1724 · Oct 13, 2011

Wow, that sure is a manager with no idea how much trouble she could be in personally now. Seriously. I mean, you all would fire that nurse pretty fast if she didn't work out now wouldn't you?!

I was thinking this same thing. "off the record"? sounds more like a personal vendetta than anything. :down: