How much notice when you quit a job as an APN???

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Need some input guys. I am an APN in a private practice. I gave my notice last week that my last day would be October 20th which was one month notice. I also agreed to stay on and work two additional weekends in November as a moonlighter since they would be short-staffed on the weekend call schedule. I truly thought I was being generous. Today, one of the other APNs told me that she was told THREE MONTHS was the amount of time needed for a job change notice.

Who else has quit an APN position and what length of notice did you give? I don't have any more options as I will also have call in my new position and it will not be possible to do call at multiple hospitals at the same time.

Please be honest - am I giving enough notice? Thanks much.

Congratulations on your new job! What a neat way to stretch your wings and try something new.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Thank you Viva - now if I can get thru the next two months with two jobs, I'll be home free.

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Thank you Viva - now if I can get thru the next two months with two jobs, I'll be home free.

I hope this doesn't impact your participation on allnurses--I enjoy reading your posts!

I also grew up where you work, so I like reading about what's going on in the medical/nursing community there.

Oldiebutgoodie

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Thank you oldiebutgoodie!

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Specializes in ICU, ED, Trauma.

You will see, it will all work out for best.

I am sure, everything will be fine. I have always seen you to be positive and professional, and I am sure that if your writings communicate this, then it is likely that you emote this, in person.

You gave adequate notice under the terms you listed. But you assured them, by agreeing to the additional terms, that you truly are interested in leaving in a positive light. You can be expected to do no more on your end.

You were always definite in that you thought you had a good job where you were at, but it was not your dream job, but a place holder, until you could find something more to your liking. It wasn't what you wanted to do really, was what I got. And to be happy, you have to be true to thine own self (nod to Shakespeare).

The time will pass, you will sleep easy, knowing you did what you felt was right (oldtimers call this integrity), and grow. Awesome, that you found another job. Is this what you were wanting to begin with?

I am excited for you! Good luck. It is already October, gosh, how many shopping days to Christmas? A little more than 2 months, I would think... In terms relative, I would say it will fly...

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Thanks much for your kind words. This is pretty close to the job I imagined when I left school so will see how it pans out.

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