pregnant and thinking about resignation

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Hi, currently i am an RN and 5 month pregnant but i am having pregnancy related health issues, should I resign or continue. please advice me...

so when i give the resignation letter, should i put due to pregnancy related issues i am resigning my job, can some one give me a example of letter.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

Can you afford to resign? Will you have health insurance? Why don't you talk to human resources & see what your best option is (& to make sure you can get your job back) before you just resign.

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Specializes in Oncology (OCN).

Can you apply for intermittent FMLA? That way you can use it when necessary and still maintain your employment? I did this when I developed a health condition (not pregnancy related). It allowed me to take off days when my RSD was in a bad flare but continue to work when I was able. You will still have the option of going on short-term disability (if that is available to you), or even to resign, should it become necessary.

Like others have mentioned, talk to HR and explore your options there. And definitely talk to your provider and get their input. They know your situation best. (And just a side note that probably goes without saying--except to super hard headed people like myself--please carefully weigh and take your provider's advice. My neuro, cardiologist, pain mgt doc, and PCP all suggested I go on disability and I didn't listen. I continued to work for a year and a half and wound up on disability anyway and in a whole lot worse shape!)

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Specializes in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

Maybe you could try to go PRN. PRN is usually flexible with a small requirement. Chances are you'll feel good enough to at least work the minimum and you won't be completely out of a job.

On the other hand, you sound like you've already made up your mind about resigning.

Hope everything works out well.

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i thought about prn but i am still getting migraine headache and double vision, so after that i thought about resigning, so i talk to my manager she told me she dont have a opening for prn position, so i am really hoping they will rehire me.

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Best wishes for a safe delivery and for your continued career success.

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Thank you.

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can anyone give me a good sample resignation letter, stating that resigning due to pregnancy related health issues and hoping my employer will rehire me. Thanks.

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Specializes in Oncology (OCN).

I'm not sure that writing you're resigning due to health issues (even if only pregnancy related) is the best idea. Maybe just state you're resigning because of family circumstances or for personal reasons. The reason I say this is because once you mention "health concerns" (from my experience) it tends to follow you where ever you go. And while health issues or disabilities are not supposed to keep someone from hiring you as long as you can perform the necessary job duties, they can and often do. I may be somewhat jaded though due to my own disability, so maybe others will advise you differently.

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Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.

I don't know your situation, but if you've worked there for awhile and you're in good standing, your manager may hold your job for you even if you exceed your FMLA. On the other hand, if you've been having difficulties there, they may take the opportunity to let you resign. Whether or not you'll get rehired depends upon how well you're doing, whether you burn your bridges and what their FTE status is when you're ready to return.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
can anyone give me a good sample resignation letter, stating that resigning due to pregnancy related health issues and hoping my employer will rehire me. Thanks.
It is entirely up to you on whether or not you resign your position. can you afford it? Will you have health insurance if you quit? What does your husband/partner have to say about this?

Will you get rehired? Maybe Maybe not. The job market is tough right now....time will tell.

Sample resignation letter I and sure you can find many on the internet or you can be creative.

HR person/manager,

It is with regret that I need to resign my position due to health concerns with my pregnancy that may cause a scheduling hardship for the unit and my coworkers. I have loved being a part of the team here at Whatever Medical Center and would like to seek future employment when my health concerns have resolved.

Thank you,

Pregnant nurse.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Health.

If you leave your job, and you're pregnant, you might qualify for Medicaid. Your OB or an ACA navigator can give you more information about that.

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