Resignation

[heronurse]

Any tips how I can do this properly? I only been working for 1 month and I cant find answers to stay in the facility. i know i have to give a 2 weeks notice but I want to get out immediately. Any tips how I can do this professionally? Thanks!

[dishes, BSN, RN]

The only way to resign professionally is by giving two weeks notice, if you do not believe this, try writing one resignation letter giving two weeks notice and one resignation letter effective immediatly, read them out loud and ask yourself which one will be considered professional by your employer. Even if you hate your job, you may find yourself so relieved that the end is in sight, that you are be able to manage working two weeks.

[Double-Helix, BSN, RN]

Given that you've only been there a month, your best bet is to write a simple resignation without placing blame or burning bridges. Thank them for the opportunity to work there, express your regret for leaving so soon into your tenure, but for personal reasons you can't continue your employment. Then work out your notice with all the effort and professionalism you can muster.

Bear in mind you may be legally required to list this job on future applications, and your facility may be contacted for a reference. Do everything you can to leave on good terms, regardless of the real reasons that you're leaving.

[heronurse]

I made a resignation letter that I'm leaving immediately. I really hope it's effective immediately.

To be honest I cant stand another day there

[dishes, BSN, RN]

It will be effective immediatly your employer cannot force you to come back to work.

[calivianya, BSN, RN]

Unless you are financially independent, have another job already lined up, and/or have someone else paying the bills, I'd urge you to strongly consider working out a notice. Quitting immediately can make you ineligible for rehire, which will likely give you problems when you're looking for another job.

[dishes, BSN, RN]

@heronurse are you living in an area where new grads are struggling to find work?

[heronurse]

Unless you are financially independent, have another job already lined up, and/or have someone else paying the bills, I'd urge you to strongly consider working out a notice. Quitting immediately can make you ineligible for rehire, which will likely give you problems when you're looking for another job.

What do you mean by ineligible for rehire?

[mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN]

RNs usually require 30 days. I fulfilled that when I left my first job. I wanted my PTO cash out and my "eligible for rehire status" intact. Nursing is a VERY small world.

[NICUmiiki, DNP, NP]

It means that the company can mark you as someone they will not consider for employment again. This is bad for two reasons. 1. You can never be hired there again even on a better unit or upper management later in your career. It does you no favors to reduce your future options. 2. When new employers call to check references, they may consider not hiring you since you ended up not eligible for rehire at the old place.

I recommend writing a resignation giving two weeks notice. If you are still in orientation, let your manager know that you don't mind discontinuing orientation to save them money.

[heronurse]

I just got out of orientation a week ago.

[heronurse]

And can they sue me for that or take any legal actions?