New RN not able to advance, what is a proper resignation?

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Specializes in Tele.

I have been working as a Nurse Tech/ CNA and recently became a licensed RN :yeah:. I was originally told there was a position available for me when licensed. Now once licensed there has been a hold on hiring of RN's. Now there are no positions available to advance and was told there may not be any til the fall. I can't wait til the fall due to financial obligations and have been offered a position at another hospital as an RN. The FL BON advised me I can not do CNA work unless certified as a nursing assistant and that if there are any disciplinary action they will be held to my RN license. Iam not a CNA. I am aware there are liability issues here and don't feel confortable jepordizing my new license. Any suggestions on how to properly resign without working during the 2week notice?

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Specializes in Med Surg - Renal.

I'm stumped on this one.

Give them a two week notice with the knowledge they will fire you immediately?

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State that you are resigning immediately due to what the Board said, "no CNA". They can't force you to work under these circumstances. Congrats on the new job!

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Specializes in Tele.

Thanks for the advice will update what my supervisors response is when I resign.

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Specializes in PICU, Sedation/Radiology, PACU.

Two week notice is just customary, but not required.

Simply tell them that because you are now licensed as an RN you are unable to continue working as a CNA due to liability. Apologize for the inconveinance. Make sure you thank the facility for employing you and state that you would like to work for them in the future, should the opportunity present itself.

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

Great advice above and don't feel too bad. They must have known your situation and probably were hoping to take advantage

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Specializes in Tele.

Just an update: Everything went well, my supervisor was very understanding. I did give an immediate resignation and I'm excited to finally get my nursing career started at the new job. :nurse: Thanks for all the great advice!

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Specializes in Family Planning, STD, OB/Gyn.

Thank you for clarifying that RNs cannot work as CNA. I was going to ask around in my area about that and I am in Florida.

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Specializes in CVICU, CCU, SICU, MICU.
Thank you for clarifying that RNs cannot work as CNA. I was going to ask around in my area about that and I am in Florida.

It's the same way here (CA).

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When I graduated as an RN in Virginia, several of the other graduates worked as cna's because they didn't pass there boards for RN. I am pretty sure that you are covered.

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