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Hi, I am a new grad that works in a busy ER full-time on nights. I have been told by my manager, my nursing supervisors, and by my co-workers that I am doing a great job and that I am a great nurse. However, recently my health has greatly suffered. Also, other nurses that have worked in my department are leaving due to personal related matters. How do I tell my boss that I would like to go to prn due to health reasons (and how much should I tell them) when there is already a severe shortage. I have already decided to meet with my manager and let them know there is an issue and how I would like to present a solution (going to prn instead of quitting, be willing to stay full-time until the slot can be filled, etc, etc). How do I do this without being fired? And if I do have to quit because they cannot cater to my needs, how do I salvage any references for a future job once my health recovers? Any advice given would be helpful. This is my first nursing job and I do not want to burn any bridges. I love my job, but I have to cater to my own personal health needs.

Hi, I am a new grad that works in a busy ER full-time on nights. I have been told by my manager, my nursing supervisors, and by my co-workers that I am doing a great job and that I am a great nurse. However, recently my health has greatly suffered. Also, other nurses that have worked in my department are leaving due to personal related matters. How do I tell my boss that I would like to go to prn due to health reasons (and how much should I tell them) when there is already a severe shortage. I have already decided to meet with my manager and let them know there is an issue and how I would like to present a solution (going to prn instead of quitting, be willing to stay full-time until the slot can be filled, etc, etc). How do I do this without being fired? And if I do have to quit because they cannot cater to my needs, how do I salvage any references for a future job once my health recovers? Any advice given would be helpful. This is my first nursing job and I do not want to burn any bridges.