Quitting without notice

twinmommy+2, ADN, BSN, MSN · May 10, 2017

Still I wouldn't quit without notice. Don't burn the bridge because they will be your reference of prior employment.

Wuzzie · May 10, 2017

I cannot tolerate my job anymore, I have anxiety coming to work. I'm so disgusted and just plan on quitting with no notice.

"High profile" hospital? Let us know how that works out for you. Hope you know some good movers.

EDNURSE20, BSN · May 10, 2017

That sounds toxic. I know what it's like to be in a horrible workplace, my last job was so awful that I would get panic attacks while I was there. One time I was in my car on a break, had to get out of there and just lost it. I couldn't move, called my parents to get me because I didn't know what else to do. I only worked two days a week there, yet it completely took over my life. Work was always on my mind. It changed who I was, lost all confidence, become so passive, anxious all the time.

Getting out of there was the best thing I've ever done. I made a plan to handle being unemployed, started looking for other jobs and found people I could rely on for being a reference. Once everything was in order I gave one weeks notice, come in and did my shifts and was professional the whole time. As much as I wanted to f*** them over, I knew it would do me more harm in the long run.

Get out of there before it damages your mental health. Just make a plan and stay professional.

SaltySarcasticSally, LPN, RN · May 10, 2017

Just give your two weeks, trust me, it will bite you in the butt one day. Nursing is a small, small world, plus it's easier to get a job if you have a job.

jennylee321 · May 10, 2017

You've been doing it for 8 months, just stick it out for 2 more weeks and give your notice. What's the point in not giving notice, it's not going to teach them a lesson. It's just going to cause you future problems down the road trying to get your next job.

Purple_roses · May 10, 2017

First of all, I'm so sorry about your miscarriage...and how downright awful it is that you didn't get time off for something like that :'(

But you've endured that awful environment this long...what's two more weeks? If you quit on the spot, you'll be leaving your fellow nurses short-staffed without warning. And you'll burn bridges. Make the most of this crappy job--even if the best that comes out of it is a positive job reference for your next job.

Hope all goes well. If you do decide to stick it out for a 2 week notice, come back here and vent every night if you need to--we'll listen!

tyvin, BSN, RN · May 10, 2017

Do not burn that bridge... It may seem like a good idea now, but nursing is a small world as someone else said. You can move, you can change specialties, you can do all kinds of things, but I guarantee that one day this job will come back to bite you if you quit without any notice.

You could just not mention them on your resume, but than you would lose that experience. Than you would have to make up something to put down why you weren't employed during that year...one lie, than another, than another...

Absolutely you shouldn't have gone into work after your ordeal...I am so very sorry for your loss. You must process the loss of your baby. Seek a support group in your area or online. This is a tremendous loss that is not validated in our uber liberal world these days. I understand you loss and will pray for you tonight.

Don't let your anger cloud the issue of future employment.

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · May 10, 2017

First, OP: I'm sorry for your loss.

Still I wouldn't quit without notice. Don't burn the bridge because they will be your reference of prior employment.

Yes. Quitting without notice is one way to be marked Do Not Rehire across the entire hospital. If it's a multi-hospital chain, the DNR usually covers all hospitals in that chain. And you never know if you'll have to--or want to--reapply to that organization.

Plus nursing is a very small world, and you never know who works were or who knows who where. It wouldn't be surprising if someone at the next job you interview at knows someone at the job you're planning to bail on. And that may impede your chances of getting hired there, especially if the person at the next job learns what happens at the last job. People talk, and that's not illegal in any way. And as long as what they are saying is based on fact, it's not slander either.

Do the professional thing. Find out what the P&P regarding notice is and give it. If there is no P&P, the general standard is 2 weeks. Best of luck whatever you decide.

Extra Pickles · May 11, 2017

I too am sorry for your loss, it's horrible no matter the circumstances.

As awful as your job environment is I would still give 2 week's notice. You can't un-burn that bridge.

**canoehead, BSN, RN** · May 13, 2017

Give the notice, then you can care for the patients during your last two weeks, and to heck with all the paperwork and demands of management. Just ENJOY the time, and nurse the way you want to. It's revenge, but subtle and sweet!

elkpark · May 13, 2017

The only thing I would add is to check with your employee handbook or HR and make sure that the employer only requires two weeks; some healthcare employers require more than two weeks' notice. There's no point in suffering through two additional weeks if their expectation is three or four weeks. You should definitely stick it out as long as necessary to leave on good terms. You can never go wrong "taking the high road" in nursing.