Just quit a job (LTC) after a few weeks and have a ?

[CrystalClear75, BSN, RN]

I just got off orientation and was on my own for only one night. At one time, they called me off due to "over staffing." Well I was a float nurse and they just put me where ever they needed me and I did not get paid extra money for this. Anyways the job of my dreams called me in for a second interview(the first interview was before i took this job)...so I went and she said "well consider yourself a new job as a nice christmas present." I was sooo happy.

I've been going through some tough times during the first few weeks of working at this other job. The second night I was on my own I came in crying and told them I'm packing my stuff and moving in with my mother my husband whacked me in the face with a towel and has been mean and nasty for the last two days for no reason. The supervisor said that I could go home...but it was considered a call off. The next day is when they called and said they were "over staffed." As stressed as I was, I couldn't bare having 56 patients on who knows what unit considering the condition I was in...moving takes alot of time.

So I called the the next day and told them due to my situation, I have to quit...I'm afraid my husband is going to do something and I'm in the process of getting a PFA and don't want to keep calling off. Now, I got this job it's also LTC, it's a Catholic facility with a great reputation...always well staffed, nice people...I'm real excited to start. At the time of my second interview the DON knew I was still working there...do u think me not giving a two weeks notice considering my circumstances would interfere with me getting this job? I was just going to tell her that I was having some family issues and really needed some time off...I start dec 6 and plan on saying it will be just enough time to straighten things out and heal. I didn't even work at this other place for more than 3 weeks, maybe 2 and a half. I feel bad I didn't put my two weeks in but i really was going though a lot of crap....now I'm all moved in and need this time off.

Any suggestions or comments is welcome. I really really want to work at this place. I am Catholic and feel closer to the lord or something working in this place...like more spiritual. Thanks

[CrystalClear75, BSN, RN]

do u think me not giving a two weeks notice considering my circumstances would interfere with me getting this job?

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

You have to do what is best for you at this point. Ofcourse its always nice to give a 2 week notice but you have to go with how you feel.

BTW- I loved working at a catholic facility. I'm a christian so we shared many of the same beliefs. If I was having a stressful time the DON who was a sister never hesitated to pray with me. I really liked working there and would go back in a heart beat.

[richardgleaton]

Well your case is really a touching one..But if you really was going though a lot of crap....than the decision of all moved in and need time off is pretty good one..The word catholic is including a wide variety of things like all-embracing" or "of the Roman Catholic faith" as "relating to the historic doctrine and practice of the Western Church...

[gonzo1, ASN, RN]

Give 2 weeks notice so that you follow what is considered professional courtesy. Chances are they will just tell you you don't have to work it anyway. But give them a chance. It's obvious that you are a person of high moral character, so stay on the path.

Good luck with everything. I always love working in faith based places too.

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[caliotter3]

You said you already quit so the time for two weeks notice is past. I would not mention anything at the new job, they probably will not bring the subject up.

[CrystalClear75, BSN, RN]

Calitor3 your right, I was thinking the same thing I'm not even going to bring it up...just worried that they'll call for some sort of reference but I was on orientation the whole time....like I said got sent home not called off that one time...and this place is not on my application....so I'm hoping that is the case that they won't even ask. I am so excited to be working in a spirit filled place...I am a very spiritual person and love to be "in spirit" in everything I do at all times if possible...and during my time at work is even an extra bonus. I'm always watching Christian or Catholic television...so I'll be a perfect fit( I hope). I even listen to religious stations on the radio...always praying...I just feel the need to be as close to God as much I can if that makes any sense...:redbeathe:

I'm just really HOPING they don't call for a reference and ask me about putting the two weeks in. I've been through HELL and I mean hell the last few months I just want to be at peace...and include the lord in everything I do.:heartbeat

[carolmaccas66, BSN, RN]

If u have the job, I don't know what ur worried about TBH. I wouldn't give any notice.

If u don't care for yourself - and make urself happy FIRST - you will always be unhappy. Sometimes, it's OK to be selfish when u need to save your own sanity.

And get away from that hubby/partner of yours. Once someone starts shoving u and slapping you with towels, it always escalates into more violence and can lead to more serious consequences, such as disabling you or murder.

I would never stay with someone who did that to me, as they will not change. And tell him he needs help, serious help. I'd also report what he did to the police, to cover you if anything has to go to court later.

Good luck.

[xtxrn, ASN, RN]

Don't count on a "religious" connection to make a better facility. They are often physically nice places, but the LTC stuff is same old-same old. JME.

I hope it goes well for you- if you haven't put in 2-week notice by now, it's a bit late to worry- just make the best of it :)

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

Good luck.

[Psychtrish39, BSN, RN]

Good luck crystalclear and you did the right thing leaving your husband . It would have just gotten worse. I know . Good luck in the new job. Focus on it and yourself and take steps to make sure he never harms you again. I will be praying for you.