How much notice would you give?

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

So, just a random question, but how much notice are non-bedside nurses typically expected to give? Not a management position, just not bedside either. Asking for a friend.

[LibraSunCNM, BSN, MSN, CNM]

I have always known 4 weeks of notice to be the average standard for leaving. That being said, I've also seen people quit with no notice at all, and manage to get other jobs eventually. I guess it depends on how much you dislike your job, and (more importantly) whether you already have another one lined up.

[City-Girl]

At least 2 weeks and check your company's policy as some places require 4 weeks. Be careful not to burn bridges, the world of nursing is very small.

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

At least 2 weeks and check your company's policy as some places require 4 weeks. Be careful not to burn bridges, the world of nursing is very small.

Two weeks, or four weeks for managerial. Thank you, great suggestion - I just looked it up. For a friend, of course, who does not manage people but is in an administrative-ish position.

[brownbook]

As others said, (I know they can be hard to find and it's like getting a drink of water from a fire hose), but your friend should find the policy and procedure manual.

I will never forget sitting in my office (I was night house supervisor) an ER nurse walked in with a copy of our policy that clearly showed staff did not have to give notice (I forget exactly how it was worded) and told me to take her off the schedule she was quitting after her shift ended that day.

I wasn't even the ER manager and I think it was a Saturday morning....geeze how could she live with herself! She knew she was being unethical. (I Googled synonyms for a more inappropriate word I originally used instead of unethical.)

Irregardless certainly two weeks notice at the very least.

[Farawyn]

2-4 weeks.

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

2-4 weeks.

I think splitting the difference at 3 sounds good. :) Thanks!!