I need 50 ways to get out of my med surg job.

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I felt like I should work in med surg to get hospital experience before becoming a NP, so I applied at this local hospital and was hired on the med surg floor. I like the job just fine, but it comes down to money. I couldn't afford to leave my old job (it was a 30% difference in pay between one job and the other) so I foolishly thought I could handle working both jobs. I'm so tired I can't give my new job the kind of dedication I am satisfied with. If I have to choose between one job or the other I will have to keep my old job. I feel awful, because I went through orientation and have worked about 4 shifts. They are even giving me a patient load now (is it normal to have a patient load after 3 days orientation?)

Anyway, I'm supposed to work there 12 hours tomorrow and I don't feel like I can do it. Will they be really mad at me for resigning? Do you think they will expect me to finish orientation? I'm supposed to be in orientation 4-6 weeks. What is the most gracious way to leave?

Should I show up tomorrow? Or send an email?

I need to get out the back, Jack, make a new plan, Stan...thanks for any advice.

Specializes in Family Practice.

Hope you figure out what's best for you...good luck!!

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Hey whatever you do dont just quit. Give them the respect and give notice. You never know when you will need to go back to that job. I have done it and regret. So, please weigh you situation and leave with smooth edges.

:yawn:

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Specializes in ICU, ER, EP,.
Wow, I'm not sure if I'm more surprised to read that you think this is fair or that you got so many kudos. :eek:

Not flaming, but after havng done several managerial years, I can state that durring the 90 day probation period either party may terminate their work agreement with each other without notice. I would never keep a staff nurse still in their orientation period who gave notice, not economical. We also are not allowed by law to give any negative feedback if the employee quit during that period (assuming there were no state board violations).

Just fyi.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.
Not flaming, but after havng done several managerial years, I can state that durring the 90 day probation period either party may terminate their work agreement with each other without notice. I would never keep a staff nurse still in their orientation period who gave notice, not economical. We also are not allowed by law to give any negative feedback if the employee quit during that period (assuming there were no state board violations).

Just fyi.

Of course you wouldn't keep someone on orientation that wants to quit and I added that in my first response where I suggested offering notice as an olive branch. That said whether or not you are allowed to give negative feedback things have a way of getting out. Maybe I'm old fashioned but when a facility hires someone and pays them while they are on orientation I think being gracious about resigning goes a lot farther than an email but thats just me.

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Born2beWild, you can start by being just a tad easier on yourself. You have a great job. I always think to myself, "it can always be worse." There are so many people looking for work right now. As far as the job you are about to quit, it's really just a job and I am sure you will stay classy and your regret for having put anyone out will show thru. I always remember that there is probably someone waiting in line to take the job anyway. You might eventually be helping someone else out who really needs that job!

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Specializes in CVICU, Neuro ICU.

Go in and talk to someone...Dont just not show up! You never know who you will burn a bridge with. It may come back to haunt you...

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Smh people are out there looking for jobs for months!!!!! Here you go taking up a space that someone else more capable could have had. And you rather stay at a job that you can spend all day on the computers rather than get the experience you need for the np. Get focused smh again i really hope you have no problems getting a job as an np when you are done. Ughhhh unbelievable.

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Smh people are out there looking for jobs for months!!!!! Here you go taking up a space that someone else more capable could have had. And you rather stay at a job that you can spend all day on the computers rather than get the experience you need for the np. Get focused smh again i really hope you have no problems getting a job as an np when you are done. Ughhhh unbelievable.

After you're finished taking pot shots re-read my post, because you obviously only saw certain words and misconstrued what I was saying.

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after you're finished taking pot shots re-read my post, because you obviously only saw certain words and misconstrued what i was saying.

no i read your whole post i read every page and every reply. No you did not intentionally take the job to quit it the first week but you set unrealistic goals. No i don't know you and i am really not judging you. But you just don't seem focused to me i understand money is important to you, in the end the experience is what you need. I would stay at the hospital a job where i will get real experience. I am not trying to take pot shots, just giving u a response obviously that you are taking to heart. But don't because that is what these forums are all about. You write a post and we respond you may not like all of the responses but it is what it is. People giving their opinions. Don't take it personal.

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Specializes in Pediatric.

I would tell them, that after careful though and consideration, you have realized that it's not a good fit for you there. The only problem is nursing is a small world and everyone knows everyone................... although technically, you DON'T have to list the job on your resume, and even if you did, they can only legally gives dates and times..............

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Specializes in LTC.
Smh people are out there looking for jobs for months!!!!! Here you go taking up a space that someone else more capable could have had. And you rather stay at a job that you can spend all day on the computers rather than get the experience you need for the np. Get focused smh again i really hope you have no problems getting a job as an np when you are done. Ughhhh unbelievable.

You tell her that you are not judging her and yet this post says "Uggg unbelievable." I've been trained by nurses who have the same impatient, "shoot first and ask questions later" attitude and that's mostly why working at Starbuck's for $8 per hour appeals to me after doing this for only 5 years. Unbelievable, indeed.

To the OP: I know you're stressed about disappointing these very nice people, but I definitely agree with most of the other posters that honesty is the best policy. Be very straightforward and explain your situation, and offer a huge apology. Who knows...maybe they will even offer a solution that may have not occurred to you. Good luck. :)

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You tell her that you are not judging her and yet this post says "Uggg unbelievable." I've been trained by nurses who have the same impatient, "shoot first and ask questions later" attitude and that's mostly why working at Starbuck's for $8 per hour appeals to me after doing this for only 5 years. Unbelievable, indeed.

To the OP: I know you're stressed about disappointing these very nice people, but I definitely agree with most of the other posters that honesty is the best policy. Be very straightforward and explain your situation, and offer a huge apology. Who knows...maybe they will even offer a solution that may have not occurred to you. Good luck. :)

that's right ugghhh unbelievable. if that is judging oh well this is the real world no body has to sugar coat things for people. *** are you people serious. if that is judging then hell i am judging your a$$.. and you sound dumb as well talking about i might as well work at star bucks for 8 dollars an hour then go work there.

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