How to go about resigning, please help

[Goldenearring1]

A Little History....

I have been on leave from my current employer since July due to having a baby, I am currently scheduled to go back to work on the 29th (this week).

During my leave I have been searching for another job, because due to the birth of this child my priorities have changed, my employer now will not let me reduce my hours and she has me on a day/night rotation which she won't budge on. I have an offer for another job which is better pay and they will give me what I need (in writing of course). How many weeks notice should I give and how do I approach my director, could I hand in my resignation when I return to work or should I wait, I have not accepted this job offer, yet. Please help...This is my first nursing job that I will be leaving and I want to do this professionally and not burn any bridges.

Thanks,

Goldenearring1

[SmilingBluEyes]

My rule is do it smart and with class. This would apply to resigning, as well. Resign , if you choose, but be really careful never to burn bridges. You just NEVER know where you may meet some people again in your new jobs or career advances.They may be in a position to hire or help you on the way later on. Do it smart!

[SmilingBluEyes]

My rule is do it smart and with class. This would apply to resigning, as well. Resign , if you choose, but be really careful never to burn bridges. You just NEVER know where you may meet some people again in your new jobs or career advances.They may be in a position to hire or help you on the way later on. Do it smart!

[IowaKaren]

Here's a format I used recently when I left a position. I was the same way, unhappy with things but didn't want to burn bridges either. Hope this helps you out on what to say anyway. I did position the first heading (your name,your address, etc. to the right margin; also the date to the right margin and everything else to the left margin and spaced between paragraphs as shown here).

Your Name

Your address

City, State Zip Code

Date

Manager's name (or DON, or whomever)

Nursing Manager (title)

Hospital or whatever name

Address

City, State Zip Code

Dear (Nurse Manager's name),

This is to advise you that I accepted a full-time RN position on the 3-11:30 shift at

another facility. Accordingly, please regard this as my official letter of resignation.

As per following the (Hospital or whatever name) Employee Handbook of 2004 and giving you my (2, 4, whatever) week notice, my last day of work will be (date).

My reason for leaving (whatever place name) is that I will not be driving so far to work and second shift is my preference of working full-time.

In closing, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to you as my supervisor, as

well as my colleagues who have helped me during this time of service at (where ever).

Sincerely,

Your Name, RN (and sign your name in writing between sincerely & your typed name).

[IowaKaren]

Here's a format I used recently when I left a position. I was the same way, unhappy with things but didn't want to burn bridges either. Hope this helps you out on what to say anyway. I did position the first heading (your name,your address, etc. to the right margin; also the date to the right margin and everything else to the left margin and spaced between paragraphs as shown here).

Your Name

Your address

City, State Zip Code

Date

Manager's name (or DON, or whomever)

Nursing Manager (title)

Hospital or whatever name

Address

City, State Zip Code

Dear (Nurse Manager's name),

This is to advise you that I accepted a full-time RN position on the 3-11:30 shift at

another facility. Accordingly, please regard this as my official letter of resignation.

As per following the (Hospital or whatever name) Employee Handbook of 2004 and giving you my (2, 4, whatever) week notice, my last day of work will be (date).

My reason for leaving (whatever place name) is that I will not be driving so far to work and second shift is my preference of working full-time.

In closing, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to you as my supervisor, as

well as my colleagues who have helped me during this time of service at (where ever).

Sincerely,

Your Name, RN (and sign your name in writing between sincerely & your typed name).

[Agatha]

Hi! Congratulations on your new job and good luck!

Be sure to read your employee handbook or contract or call HR to see how many days they require. A job I left required 2 weeks; I gave them 15 days just so they couldn't be picky. Upon leaving, I had 18 days of Earned Time Off coming to me. Their rules said I would've forfeited all that $$ if I hadn't given sufficient notice!!

Best wishes

[Agatha]

Hi! Congratulations on your new job and good luck!

Be sure to read your employee handbook or contract or call HR to see how many days they require. A job I left required 2 weeks; I gave them 15 days just so they couldn't be picky. Upon leaving, I had 18 days of Earned Time Off coming to me. Their rules said I would've forfeited all that $$ if I hadn't given sufficient notice!!

Best wishes

[Goldenearring1]

Thanks so much for all of your responses, great info. Yes I am on disability and FMLA so in my policy it states that I cannot accept a job while on leave or I can expect to pay all the premiums that they (hospital) paid for me while on leave I don't have any PTO left but I will be accruing when I go back, the questionable part for me is it does not state how long you need to go back for before resigning so I guess I will need to contact HR to find that out, because I sure don't want to be owing them any money in the end. It is nice to hear everyone's perspective.

Thanks again,

Goldenearring :)

[Goldenearring1]

Thanks so much for all of your responses, great info. Yes I am on disability and FMLA so in my policy it states that I cannot accept a job while on leave or I can expect to pay all the premiums that they (hospital) paid for me while on leave I don't have any PTO left but I will be accruing when I go back, the questionable part for me is it does not state how long you need to go back for before resigning so I guess I will need to contact HR to find that out, because I sure don't want to be owing them any money in the end. It is nice to hear everyone's perspective.

Thanks again,

Goldenearring :)

[Town & Country]

if a hospital can fire an employee without notice and without reason, why should you have to give any notice other than you are leaving...period????

isn't that the truth?

they can fire nurses "at will," but we are obligated to cover their butts with a two-week notice.

that's the way it works, though.

of course you wouldn't want to leave one's co-workers high and dry!

[Town & Country]

if a hospital can fire an employee without notice and without reason, why should you have to give any notice other than you are leaving...period????

isn't that the truth?

they can fire nurses "at will," but we are obligated to cover their butts with a two-week notice.

that's the way it works, though.

of course you wouldn't want to leave one's co-workers high and dry!

[lynn27]

When you leave your current position, you may want to get copies of all of your service reviews from your HR department. That way, you have written evidence of your good work record (which can be used later if the new job doesn't work out). I know I sound paranoid, but I have found that nurse managers can become quite testy after you have given notice (even though they gave glowing reviews while you were employed).

[lynn27]

When you leave your current position, you may want to get copies of all of your service reviews from your HR department. That way, you have written evidence of your good work record (which can be used later if the new job doesn't work out). I know I sound paranoid, but I have found that nurse managers can become quite testy after you have given notice (even though they gave glowing reviews while you were employed).