How to give 2 weeks notice?

[amyla27]

Hi all!

I just posted another thread too but I wanted some advice on how and what to say to my manager at work. I have been there a year and a half (started as a new grad) and basically like her, most of the nurses, and even really have enjoyed the specialty (OB) but hate the hospital scheduling (nights, 3 12 hrs,). For long term days doesn't seem that much more appealing to me for many reasons. My husband works very regular (9-5 hrs) and we are planning on having kids soon. I recently went down to Per Diem status despite the cut in pay just to have a break from all the night shifts. I realized I am really not enjoying my job AT ALL and don't want to go back for any of my shifts. I am just totally burnt out on it all and despite the certain things I enjoy about we have just come to the conclusion that a change needed to be made! SO I took a job in home health (still per diem) and hope that helps me. I like to have something to do during the day so I'm not lonely and bored.

Long story short- how and what do I tell my manager? I am not very confrontational and just kinda feel bad. She is quite nice but I don't really know how to start it all and what to say!?! I think it will be extra disappointing to her since I am a new grad and she spent time and money to train me but she already let me go per diem so she had to kinda know it wasn't working out for me.... not sure :/

Let me know any advice please! (I sure wish I could jsut do it over the phone or via email but I know i can't....)

[caliotter3]

Type up a respectful resignation letter and mail it, certified, return receipt requested. There are tons of examples throughout this site. You should provide a written resignation for your file, as a matter of course, even if you inform them in person, in case there is any question in the future. If your manager already let you go to per diem, I can assure you that she saw this coming, so I wouldn't hesitate if I were you.

[tewdles, RN]

Just provide a professional letter giving them 2 weeks notice that you are leaving your current position. Make sure to thank them for the opportunity and support. Leave all politics and commentary out of the letter. Save opinions about how good or bad they were as an employer for the exit interview.

Good luck.