Nurse/Workplace Bullying Victim & Resignation

[Gypsynurse3]

I'm a nurse and victim of workplace bullying. I've been in my position for about five years, filing with ethics and HR after each occurrence and nothing has changed or improved. I'm hurt not only by the violence, but also that nothing has changed, and the main source of it all is management. I've recently interviewed for other positions in other facilities. Once offered a position, how do I go about writing a two weeks notice? I'm not even sure where to start or what to mention. I appreciate any feedback. Thank you.

[iTyrizzle87]

I would simply put...

To Whom It May Concern:

Please accept this letter of resignation beginning [date] and ending on [date.]

Best Regards,

Xxxxx

You do not owe them an explanation!

[VampyrSlayer, CNA]

An explication might be good though so they can see that a toxic work environment will not be tolerated

[VampyrSlayer, CNA]

Oops explanation

[jadelpn, LPN, EMT-B]

If you went to ethics and HR each and every time and nothing changed, then I am not sure what writing your reasoning in your resignation letter is going to do differently. I am sorry it has come to this for you.

If you are offered an exit interview, then perhaps it is something you may or may not want to discuss.

Facilities protect managment that adds to their bottom line. They could care less if a nurse is overwhelmed, sad, upset at the treatment they are receiving--as long as said nurse gives the illusion that they are caring for patients well--so the patient in turn will fill out the survey positively. Otherwise, they really, really could care less.

And the sad part is that when you hit the door they can hire 2 new graduates in your place for your salary--and create them in their own image, whilst making them believe they are "creating their own destiny" "are inspired" or "part of the solution".

It is a lot like SOME of those televangilists on TV selling miracles--if managment can convince nurses that they "create their own power" then when the nurse has a power outage--they can blame the nurse and not the power company.

Unfortunetely those of us who have lived on the block long enough know that if the power grid is not working well or if the wiring has corroded, or even the switch is off--it will be one heck of a dark night until it is fixed or someone figures out you need to turn the switch on.

Best of luck in your job search!

[roser13, ASN, RN]

An explication might be good though so they can see that a toxic work environment will not be tolerated

It's never a good idea to burn bridges unnecessarily. You never know what the future holds and what references or good will you might need. Plus, if you haven't managed to effect any change thru your efforts while an employee, a parting shot in a resignation letter will do nothing.

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

I would simply put...

To Whom It May Concern:

Please accept this letter of resignation beginning [date] and ending on [date.]

Best Regards,

Xxxxx

You do not owe them an explanation!

I would do exactly what iTyrizzle87 advised.

[toomuchbaloney]

In my resignation letters I thank them for the employment that they provided and tell them I am leaving. I let them know that I would be willing to engage in an exit interview if they desire. Otherwise I keep it polite, professional, and to the point.

I agree that it is unwise to burn bridges in today's economy.

[RNlove17]

In my resignation letters I thank them for the employment that they provided and tell them I am leaving. I let them know that I would be willing to engage in an exit interview if they desire. Otherwise I keep it polite, professional, and to the point.

I agree that it is unwise to burn bridges in today's economy.

Exactly this. Do not give details or burn bridges. Don't put your complaints in writing because you never know when something will come back to bite you.

[amoLucia]

An explication might be good though so they can see that a toxic work environment will not be tolerated

It is obvious that they haven't cared about you and the issue you've presented so far, so why do you think an explanation now will make any difference to them when you resign??

They'll probably keep your resignation letter in your file. They won't want to see any reminders/evidence of their failure to resolve the problem. So they can be REALLY nasty about your exit.

Best just to say good bye like the first PP wrote.

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

Exactly this. Do not give details or burn bridges. Don't put your complaints in writing because you never know when something will come back to bite you.

It sounds as though the complaints are already in writing. But I agree -- the resignation letter is not the place to air grievances. Keep it professional and don't burn any bridges because something WILL come back to bite you.

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

It is not appropriate to include your reason for leaving.

I understand WHY you want to, but that is not the place or time to vent.

If you are "granted" an exit interview...go for it.

Good luck in your new position, shake off that negative experience and move on.