Resignation Letter Review

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Specializes in Telemetry/Med-Surg.

I am turning in my resignation letter tomorrow and would like to know if it needs any changes. Thanks in advance!

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Dear xxxx,

Please accept this as formal notice of my resignation from the position of staff rn from xxxx; my last working day will be june 12, 2010.

After much consideration I have decided to accept another job offer. I feel it is time for a new challenge and this is a good opportunity to further my career goals.

Working for this company has been a wonderful experience. I feel privileged to have been part of the xxxx and will miss all of my colleagues.

I appreciate both the professional and personal growth opportunities that have been provided to me during my time with the company.

Sincerely,

xxxx

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Wow why such a long time June 12 2010 from now that is like almost 2 months notice. I only ask because most people give 2 weeks notice, and most jobs dont wait that long.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Good letter, though giving a reason is not required. I'd leave it in though---you phrased it very well. The important thing when resigning is not to burn any bridges and leave on the best terms possible, not only for references and what-not, but because you may find yourself seeking employment there again.

I agree, two months is very generous. It could also backfire on you--if they find your replacement before June 12th and want to get them started right away, you could find yourself without a job before June 12th. I'd either give them just two weeks (or whatever notice your facility requires--check with HR), or wait until the end of May to drop the letter.

Good luck with your new job!

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I think it sounds appropriate. Most employers are now requiring at least a month long advance resignation notice.

GOOD LUCK :)

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Specializes in Telemetry/Med-Surg.

I am waiting to start at the other facility until June because I can get the rest of my tuition reimbursment by staying put till then. My current manager know that I am leaving and asked if I could give my written notice asap so they can find a replacement. So do you think I should stall and say that I do not want to give written notice yet because all of the preliminary screening at the new job has not been finished yet. The floor I work on is already short staffed so I dont see them getting rid of me and all they have been interviewing are GN's so they will have to go through the 12weeks of orientation as well. But I have read horror stories on here about being walked out and such which scares me because I can't go without a paycheck that long.

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Specializes in NICU, Post-partum.
i am turning in my resignation letter tomorrow and would like to know if it needs any changes. thanks in advance!

dear xxxx,

please accept this as formal notice of my resignation from the position of staff rn from xxxx; my last working day will be june 12, 2010.

after much consideration i have decided to accept another job offer. i feel it is time for a new challenge and this is a good opportunity to further my career goals.

working for this company has been a wonderful experience. i feel privileged to have been part of the xxxx and will miss all of my colleagues.

i appreciate both the professional and personal growth opportunities that have been provided to me during my time with the company.

sincerely,

xxxx

i would nix the part of taking another position and put a generic "to explore other professional opportunities" instead.

i also agree with not giving a two month notice, but a month instead because you could find yourself sacked if they find a replacement beforehand.

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Specializes in Hospice, corrections, psychiatry, rehab, LTC.
I am waiting to start at the other facility until June because I can get the rest of my tuition reimbursment by staying put till then.

By submitting it this early, you are opening the door to them replacing you before that, IMO. They would have great financial incentive to do so, because they could get out of paying the reimbursement altogether. Some places immediately accept letters of resignation, so be careful with this.

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Specializes in NICU, Post-partum.
By submitting it this early, you are opening the door to them replacing you before that, IMO. They would have great financial incentive to do so, because they could get out of paying the reimbursement altogether. Some places immediately accept letters of resignation, so be careful with this.

Very much agree with this!

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Specializes in Telemetry/Med-Surg.

Thanks for the input...so I think I will stall and give my notice in may to cover my behind.

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Specializes in ICU, ER.

Ditto. Nice letter, but you could be unemployed in a very short time.

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Specializes in Hospice, corrections, psychiatry, rehab, LTC.

The prudent thing to do, IMO (if practical) is to submit your letter of resignation after the point you must work in order to get tuition reimbursement. That way your current employer cannot get out of paying you on a technicality, by saying that you resigned before the completion of your obligation.

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I came to work one time and gave notice. I was escorted to the manager's office for about ten minutes of paperwork and escorted to the door. I doubt that I would ever give more than two weeks notice. One can end up outside of the back door before the front door closed behind them coming to work that day. Two weeks is more than sufficient for notice unless your employer specifies a longer period of time.

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