How to Resign

[StacyAtheNurse, BSN, MSN, APRN, NP]

So, I've worked as a PCT for a hospital for the past 17 months in Fla. They offered me a position as an RN Grad starting at $20.08 hr with an increase to $24.08 after 3 months with a 3 year commitment. I also got a position in another hospital with a 16K bonus, paying $24.00 hr with a 2 year commitment.

I do not want to stay in Florida for another 2 years and 3 years is ridiculous. While I love my hospital, that is absolutely unacceptable. I wasn't planning on staying here for 5 more minutes much less 2 years. But since I got the job here, here is where I stay. Anyhow, how do I break the relationship with my hospital without burning the bridge? I'm sure my manager will be hurt, but she put me in an uncomfortable position. I had been planning on going to other facility for some time, but she cornered me and asked me in front of ALL of my coworkers if I would take the position and since I felt cornered I said yes. So how do I put in a letter of resignation now?????

My start date for other facility is in mid July.

[anixon]

You just go into her office, sit and tell her that though you appreciate the offer, after careful consideration you have to decline the offer and hand her the resignation. Smile and leave.

[Okami_CCRN, BSN, RN]

Have to agree with anixon, I would make an appointment with your manager, inform them that while you are thankful for the opportunity to work for XY Medical Center you cannot commit to that agreement, hand them your resignation later and walk away.

[RunBabyRN]

Yup, just like these guys have said. Be respectful and straightforward. Thank her for the opportunity but you've received a better offer.

[StacyAtheNurse, BSN, MSN, APRN, NP]

So I have 6 more days left on this schedule. 2 weeks. Should I give her my resignation now and keep working? Or do I do it on my last day? I am per diem.

I just hate to have to explain over, and over and over to my coworkers that I'm not going to be staying. I feel like they could sense I was going to leave and word spreads like wildfire there. Once it gets out I will have to be explaining myself repeatedly (because I don't want to mess up my relationships) but honestly its none of their business. But ha! You try telling that to a group of older nurses and see where it gets you.

I couldn't even be honest about when I was taking NCLEX because they pressure me so much.

And its not a bad pressure, Im the youngest one there and they look out for me, which is why it feels so awkward and so uncomfortable to say I'll be leaving. (even if only to my manager because it WILL get out trust me)

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

Give them a change to say goodbye....If you signed a commitment is there any penalty when you leave? A two week notice is customary.

[StacyAtheNurse, BSN, MSN, APRN, NP]

No I did not sign a commitment. They want me to come in to sign the contract and I have conveniently made myself unavailable for the days they requested I come in.

Ok. Well, tonight is the night If two weeks is customary.

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

1) BAAAAAD IDEA to use real names of towns here, as someone could identify you from them. Ask the mods to change them to ABC and XYZ

2) Meet c the manager, and say that you have made a decision to accept another offer that is more in line with your current situation. If they haven't already made you the offer in writing and you haven't accepted it in writing, then you hand her a letter stating:

Date

Dear Managername,

This is to give notice of my resignation from the position of PCT at ABC/unit. I appreciate the experience I have gained in this position and thank you for the opportunity, particularly (.... nice words, briefly...). My last day of work will be (date).

(and if your desired job HAS NOT made the offer in writing, all bets are off)