No response to resignation letter yet!

catlady, BSN, RN · Jul 13, 2006

Why do you have three managers? You should only have one direct supervisor, and that's the person to whom you direct your letter of resignation.

Most of the time when I've resigned, the manager has called me in quickly to discuss the reasons. Sometimes we've decided to rescind the resignation. But I've had a few where they didn't bother to talk to me, or waited a long time to do so, and I wondered the same as you. It's an odd feeling. OTOH, if you're leaving, you're leaving, and the opinion of the boss you're leaving behind truly doesn't matter that much anymore.

LaNorteBellaRN · Jul 13, 2006

Kim,

I know how you feel in terms of making that difficult decision. If your organization conducts exit interviews (most do, if not, request one) then I would be sure to tell them exactly your reasons for leaving and your disappointment in the lack of response you received. All nurses are not replaceable, and certainly the fact that you are leaving after so many years of service speaks volumes.

Good luck.

Guest717236 · Jul 13, 2006

The one manager I called just said "oh, ok, so your last day will be X.?"
That was it.
Kim

Hi Kim,

Congratulations and best wishes on your new job!!!!!!!!!

I would have said, Yes my last day is X. No further comment.

Here's why. I had just spent one year as a new grad on a busy

surgical floor. It was at the same hospital I trained at. On the

day shift was an excellent young RN who was an inspiration

to her peers and the nursing students. She willingly helped everyone

and was a respected mentor. Her life circumstances changed,

she gave her notice. She was getting married and moving out of state.

The Nurse Manager refused to give her a reference. I never forgot

this incident. The other nurses were beyond upset with this.

They had nominated her ,and she had won Nurse of the Year award

of the State Nurse Association.

It guided my personal journey. I never hesitated to change jobs

to improve my practice. Nursing is a funny business. While Hollywood

awards all sorts of Oscars etc to actors/actresses, nursing is known

to be a field where you are "never good enough". From my point of

view its a way not to reward in dollars the hard work of a dedicated

and loyal nurse like yourself.

Treat yourself to something special, you deserve it!!!!!!!!!!!:balloons:

PS- They are going to miss you more than you will ever know....

MA Nurse · Jul 13, 2006

Why do you have three managers? You should only have one direct supervisor, and that's the person to whom you direct your letter of resignation.
Most of the time when I've resigned, the manager has called me in quickly to discuss the reasons. Sometimes we've decided to rescind the resignation. But I've had a few where they didn't bother to talk to me, or waited a long time to do so, and I wondered the same as you. It's an odd feeling. OTOH, if you're leaving, you're leaving, and the opinion of the boss you're leaving behind truly doesn't matter that much anymore.

My "direct supervisor" is out until the end of the month. I decided to do this NOW, because I can't work 2 jobs, and I finally made a choice. I spoke to the only manager left, my shift manager is also out for a week. I know, I picked a great time to resign!

Anyhow, my point is that they really don't give a rip.

sad.

MA Nurse · Jul 13, 2006

Hi Kim,
Congratulations and best wishes on your new job!!!!!!!!!
I would have said, Yes my last day is X. No further comment.
Here's why. I had just spent one year as a new grad on a busy
surgical floor. It was at the same hospital I trained at. On the
day shift was an excellent young RN who was an inspiration
to her peers and the nursing students. She willingly helped everyone
and was a respected mentor. Her life circumstances changed,
she gave her notice. She was getting married and moving out of state.
The Nurse Manager refused to give her a reference. I never forgot
this incident. The other nurses were beyond upset with this.
They had nominated her ,and she had won Nurse of the Year award
of the State Nurse Association.
It guided my personal journey. I never hesitated to change jobs
to improve my practice. Nursing is a funny business. While Hollywood
awards all sorts of Oscars etc to actors/actresses, nursing is known
to be a field where you are "never good enough". From my point of
view its a way not to reward in dollars the hard work of a dedicated
and loyal nurse like yourself.
Treat yourself to something special, you deserve it!!!!!!!!!!!:balloons:
PS- They are going to miss you more than you will ever know....

Thanks for the encouragement. I know some of my co-workers will miss me, but the managers will never change how things are done, so an exit interview won't help much. We'll see if she even mentions it.

Guest717236 · Jul 13, 2006

Thanks for the encouragement. I know some of my co-workers will miss me, but the managers will never change how things are done, so an exit interview won't help much. We'll see if she even mentions it.

Your co-workers will miss you! But so will management-your

years of experience and dedication is outstanding. My suggestion

is skip the exit interview, its their issue. What is sad is that

this lack of respect and recognition is one reason why the field loses good

experienced nurses. Your patients and families are so lucky you

found this new job! Best wishes!