Is it ever okay to quit a nursing job without notice?

What Members Are Saying (AI-Generated Summary)

Members are discussing situations where they quit their jobs without notice due to intolerable conditions, such as being scheduled to work on Thanksgiving despite prior arrangements. Some members share experiences of being fired for trivial reasons or facing workplace challenges that led to severe stress and anxiety. Others mention the importance of addressing burnout in the workplace to prevent employees from suddenly quitting.

  1. Is it okay to quit a nursing job without notice?

    • 23
      Yes, in any circumstance!
    • 105
      Yes, if you are so stressed you can't take another day!
    • 117
      Only if you are personally in danger if you stay, otherwise it's unprofessional!
    • 29
      No, it is never okay
    • 12
      Other, I will explain in a post...

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Is it ok to quit nursing job without notice?

How do you feel about the ethics of quitting a nursing job without notice. Add a comment if you so choose.

Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Your story is all to common lamment of nurses new to LTC nursing in a distressed facility. Please give a proper 2 week notice so you can mentally give yourself a date that your "freedom from stress" will occur rather than quiting outright. It's rare that one can't survive remaining shifts, especially since you have another evening position.

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