No call no show?

Editorial Team / Admin · Sep 20, 2014

Chances are, you don't have a license; you have a certification as very few states license CNAs. As for neglect/abandonment, that will depend on your state. However, definitely unprofessional to not show up and just quit, especially as depending on what time zone you are in it's either past the start of your shift or very close to it. It will not look good on your resume, nor will you get a good reference or be eligible for rehire. Your best bet would be to show up for your shift but turn in your 2 weeks notice if you truly cannot handle the job. Your facility may decide they don't need you for those two weeks, but at least you would have shown professionalism in providing it.

OnlinePersona, LPN · Sep 20, 2014

Nope neither.

It will just mean you wont be able to work there anymore. (however i known a lot of folks who no call no show and still kept their job). You will just be unhirable again by them--- which you probably dont want anyways.

Cheers!

studentnursemon86 · Sep 20, 2014

I would call out. Put on your big girl(or boy) undies and do it. Give two weeks notice. No/cal no show is unprofessional; and think about the care your patients will get. Working short staffed affects patient care.

If you must call out, give them time to find a replacement.

caliotter3 · Sep 20, 2014

Abandonment is not present unless you have first accepted your assignment. If you don't go to work, you can not be there to accept the assignment. If you do not go to work and don't call in to tell the supervisor on duty that you have quit your job, then a no call, no show will be on your record; you will become a "do not rehire" (most likely). I would go in and do the shift, telling your supervisor that you are quitting after this shift, then go home and type up a letter of resignation and hand deliver it on Monday. That is the best way to do it. The second best way to do it, is to call the facility immediately and tell them you are not reporting for work today because you are quitting. You could still be a "no call, no show" if the person taking the call lies about taking a call from you. I would go with option 1. Good luck.

nurseinthemaking_ · Sep 21, 2014

I decided already. I'm quitting tomorrow. Should I just give my resignation letter tomorrow then walk out? Please help. I don't want to talk to them about my resignation.

Nascar nurse, ASN, RN · Sep 21, 2014

Nurseinthemaking...... how ironic huh? If you really are a nurse in the making than you need to learn professionalism NOW.

Ideally you should always give a 2 weeks notice. If you absolutely feel you can't do that than you need to at least tell someone that you have quit - WITH SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF TIME THAT THEY CAN FIND A REPLACEMENT for your shift. That part is about the residents - it isn't about you or them but the residents. Do not walk in at the beginning of your shift and hand them a letter that you are quitting and walk out. At the very least, do it several hours before your shift begins.

Anna S, RN · Sep 21, 2014

I would give 2 weeks notice.

In the future, you may run in to someone who works there at another job, and they will remember that you quit without notice.

The company that owns the facility where you work may own many other facilities, and you would not be able to get a job at any of them.

NurseP00kie · Sep 21, 2014

Why don't you want to talk to them? What are you scared of?

lifelearningrn, BSN, RN · Sep 21, 2014

I see I am a day late with this, but I'm going to put this out there for others who may have the same question in the future. SUCK IT UP and at least CALL and tell them you're quitting. Not calling and not showing up is unprofessional, immature, and may very well bite you in the behind later on.

Sometimes you just can't do it, and that is okay. But there is no excuse (unless you're incapacitated) to just not show up. None. Not a one.

As far as your certification goes, I doubt it will be affected, but it sure doesn't say much about your character that you would purposely leave co-workers and patients short. At least call so they can cover your shift.

lifelearningrn, BSN, RN · Sep 21, 2014

I want to follow-up because I saw after I posted that you decided to go to work and turn in a notice. That is certainly preferable to no call/no show! I'm assuming you're young and don't want the 'confrontation' of having to explain your reasons for quitting. I understand that, I just quit a job after being there a month! I worked NOC so I had to leave my notice under the door of HR and the DON, and I REALLY didn't want to answer the phone when I got the follow-up "WHY???" phone calls. It wasn't for me, and I explained that to the best of my ability and moved on.

Good luck, I hope you find a better fit.

laKrugRN · Sep 21, 2014

I think you should take the professional route and go in and turn in your 2 weeks. You can do it!