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Published Jun 22, 2004
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damrcngrl95
207 Posts
I just got accepted into an accelerated program that will begin in the Spring. I am currently a teacher and do not know when would be an appropriate time to let my AP know that I will not be returning. I want to give them sufficient time to find someone to replace me as well as not burn any bridges.Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Congratulations on being accepted in the BSN program. I'm also changing a career from teaching. I would let your AP know by no later than the 1st of November. You will probably need to talk with admin. too. They will have paperwork and an exit interview for you to attend. The exit interview will include what you will want to do about your retirement fund. They will also need to prorate your pay. If you leave at the Christmas vacation you will most likely be owed money. I went on maternity leave at the Christmas break one year and they paid me $10,000 for the days I had worked. This is what they owed me and hadn't paid me yet for my daily rate. When I quit teaching I had my retirement rolled into a 401k so that I wouldn't have a penalty.
I hope this helps you with what to expect.
Dre2416, BSN, RN
154 Posts
Why did you quit nursing the first time?
Bob_N_VA
306 Posts
The OP on this thread hasn't been active since 2005 so I don't think she's going to be responding any time soon...
PedsHopeful
302 Posts
I hate when people bump really old threads, LOL.
krmolina
27 Posts
thank you damrcngrl...this information helps a lot. I was thinking Thanksgiving time, but now that you mentioned everything that needs to get done, I think Nov. 1st is a good time. Thanks again.