How should I write my two week notice ?

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Specializes in LTC.

so after thinking about this long and hard i've decided that i needed to quit my day job to purse my nursing full time. clinicals will be during the weekday the same as my work hours so i will have to leave my job anyway. on top of that i'm so glad that i'll have the chance to focus primarily on school than work.

so my question is : how do i write my letter ? i'm really close with my boss but i know i still must have everything in writing. please help. thanks.

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Well, first (and I hope I don't sound patronizing, because I don't mean to), even though you're "really close" with your boss, write your resignation as a formal business letter, not a personal note to your boss.

You simply have to state that you're resigning your position effective such-and-such date (however much notice you're giving them). Maybe it's silly, but I also say, "My last day of work will be Tuesday, July 16th (or whatever)" -- only because I'm never sure whether the "effective" date is supposed to mean that's the last day I'll be working, or the first day I won't be working, and I don't want anyone else to be unclear about that, either.

You don't have to give any reason why you're leaving, although I imagine it's no secret that you're in nursing school, but you can certainly give a brief explanation. Also, it's a nice touch to say something about how much you've enjoyed working there, or how much you've learned, or something like that.

Good luck with your studies!

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Specializes in med/surg, telemetry, IV therapy, mgmt.

Address it to your immediate supervisor. Date it.

I am resigning my position as ________ effective ______. My last date of work will be __________.

Sign it.

Keep a copy for your records. It serves as proof that you followed the rules of your job that you gave a written copy of proper notice of resignation so that you can collect any benefits.

If a reason for resigning is required, tell them that you have found an opportunity somewhere else.

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Wow!! I can totally relate to your situation. I start my nursing program Fall 09 and don't really know how I'm going to work with clinicals. Although I will only be taking Nursing classes, because I finished my pre-reqs, it is still difficult to leave my job. It pays pretty good and I like my job, but I have always had a desire to be a nurse. I figured that its now or never, especially when my pre-reqs. will expire next year to enter a nursing program. Anyway... I'm rambling... I think you should write your letter as professional as possible. I know you are close to your boss, but I think it is the best practice. By the way, Congrats to getting into nursing school! :yeah:

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Specializes in LTC.

Thank you all so much. Can't wait to turn in my letter !

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Specializes in ICU.

Oh I cannot wait to be able to write that letter myself. LOL!!!

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Specializes in LTC.

I wrote my letter and showed my boss today ! However, I have to write another letter and send it to HR too.

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Specializes in School Nursing.

Nursing Student, Don't forget to visit us on the school nurse forum. We'll miss you! Best of luck as you move forward in your career!

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Specializes in LTC.

Update-

My last day at work is in two weeks ! Time went by so fast !

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Specializes in ICU.

:clpty:

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take this job and shove it... in 14 days. respectfully, your name

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