Leaving one company for another question

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Specializes in Med Surg, Hospice, Home Health.

I'm leaving my current employer of 1.5 years and going to a competitor for better benefits and no call (thank you Jesus). I figured I would give my notice and work two weeks, but I was told monday morning that I needed to pack my stuff and go. I will get 2 weeks severance pay plus my accrued PDO hours, so I will end up with 4 weeks pay...

I was prepared to work my two weeks, in fact, they are unbelievely burdening the other full time nurse and one prn nurse. Is this common practice? Are they so afraid that my patients will go with me? My coverage area for my new job isn't even in the same area.

Just wondering if this is common practice. ((BTW: I dont trust my former employer)). Is it normal not to have an exit interview or sign anything? It just feels like i've been fired (I called my boss to notify her of my leaving but I didn't want to burden the other full time RN so I said I would take call the weekend of 8/8-8/10). They told me not to contact my patients in any way--I at least wanted to say goodbye.....

Any input is greatly appreciated.

linda

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This is an unfortunate situation for all involved. It sounds like there are already some problems with the director and that you have chosen the correct path. Obviously, the director is not thinking about anyone except self here. Don't look back.

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All 4 hospices in our area would have done the same thing. If you are leaving for another local hospice you are let go immediately.

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This is so typical. Hospice administration wanting to inflict as much emotional damage as possible to employees seeking greener pastures. It is so odd that hospice administrators depend so much on compassionate employees yet so often they are so heartless.

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Specializes in Med Surg, Hospice, Home Health.

What is really sad in this situation is the company has a slogan of "CARE, COMFORT AND COMPASSION."

I'm not taking it personally. Working for them was emotionally exhausting just with the office staff being so hateful, did I really expect them to be NICE now that I have secured a better position?

linda

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I also resigned from my job about 2 weeks ago, but was allowed to say good-bye to my patients. This made their transition to another nurse so much easier. I am now searching for a new job.

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Specializes in Med Surg, Hospice, Home Health.

I just feel bad for my patients and families because some of them i've had for a year and a half.... some of my folks were alzheimers patients and some cancer patients that have had a slow decline...

The nurses that have replaced me have been telling them that I got another job, but some of my patients have said "well she didn't tell me..." I don't want them to feel betrayed, like I just left them flat.

linda

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Specializes in Med Surg, Hospice, Home Health.
I also resigned from my job about 2 weeks ago, but was allowed to say good-bye to my patients. This made their transition to another nurse so much easier. I am now searching for a new job.

It is my understanding that because I've been hired by a competitor in the Atlanta market that it is normal to be released with 2 weeks severance plus my accrued paid time off. Another nurse who worked with me left to go back to the hospital, she was allowed to work her two weeks without incident.

Good luck on your job search. The one good thing about nursing is we are ALWAYS needed! I know there has to be good companies out there, not just ones that squeeze the last drop out of the nurse then move to the next victim....

linda

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Thanks Linda!!!

I had to tell a half truth...if there is such a thing...to my patients. I was willing to do this for closure for me and them. Have been finished for 2 weeks now and still miss certain ones. Fortunately, my friend (she is also planning to resign) took over these patients and she gives me updates.

We are in the same area. Would you email or PM me as I would love to compare notes on Hospice in our area. I don't want to get in to the same situation I just left.

Thanks,

Dee

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Specializes in Med Surg, Hospice, Home Health.

Dee: my email is [email protected]

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I cannot believe I found this one particular post! I resigned and gave a one month notice. The management THINKS I am going to another hospice, but they do not know for sure. They did not allow me to see my patients either and asked me to leave. One of my patients called me at home on Saturday(she looked my number up in the phone book). She profusley apologized, but was hysterically crying saying that my boss called her and told her I would not be back! I assured her I was working the last 2 weeks of my resignation. On Monday morning, I realized I had been locked out of our laptop. I asked one office nurse what happened. She said:the boss asked me to lock you out. I went to the boss and he lied! He said"oh, everyone's computer is acting up." He didn't have the guts to tell me he ordered this. This confirmed my decision to leave this place.

I find their behavior to be not only unprofessional, but also VERY lacking in compassion!

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EM1995

I am sorry you and your patients had to go through that experience. Very sad for all involved. Lets just all band together and start our own hospice!!!!

dee

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