Resignation Question

[DSG28]

I started my first ever nursing job in the beginning of September. I interview for and accepted a role on a post-surgical floor and was excited to work with the manager who interviewed me. I received a call that next week from a different manager who provided me my start date details and told me when to arrive. On my first day I found out that I had been transferred, without my knowledge, to a med-Surg/oncology floor under a different manager. When I questioned the change I was told they had to do some “rearranging” and this was now my assignment. I wasn’t happy with the change but what was I supposed to do? So I sucked it up and tried to make the best of it. My employment also came with a sign on bonus that was paid out to me on my first paycheck (which was taxed beyond belief and I am sure if I leave I will most likely have to repay it). 
My orientation/training was pretty much non-existent. I was supposed to have a “mentor” and be followed constantly by this person so they could teach me while we cared for our team of patients. From my very first day we were given an assignment of 6-8 patients for our shift and I was told by my “mentor” to “go pass meds and do my assessments and call if I needed anything”. I was thrown to the wolves, and was struggling hard. I expressed my concerns to my mentor and my manager. During my orientation time, my manager never followed up with me. I reached out 3 times to discuss my concerns about the lack of training and how I didn’t think this job was a good fit. All 3 times she stated they would do better, but unfortunately nothing changed. Every conversation and email I sent stated my concerns with my training, how unsafe I felt, and that I felt as if my license is being put in jeopardy.  CNAs were documenting care that wasn’t done, and I barely had time to pass meds and do basic assessments due to the demanding workload and lack of proper training. No one seemed to care no matter how many times I said it. When I asked for a transfer to another department, they said that it would be the same expectations no matter where I was in the hospital so I might as well figure it out here.

After that conversation I began to look for employment elsewhere and was offered a position at another hospital system - which I have accepted. The day before I was doing to give my notice, I tested positive for Covid and I am currently now on quarantine. I am now not sure if I should send in my 2 week resignation notice now via email while I am on quarantine, or wait until I go back to work in 6 days. I’m not sure how this all works. I don’t want to wait longer than necessary to give my notice since I need to be done by 11/22, but I don’t want to not get paid for being out sick either. 
I’m torn and so unsure of how to handle this. Any help is appreciated. 

[Okami_CCRN, BSN, RN]

Sounds like a less than ideal working situation, a few things:

-Are you still on orientation?
If so, do not be surprised if you are asked not to return. A few years back I resigned from a position as a staff SICU RN while on orientation (was not a good fit) and I was asked to not return for any future scheduled shifts (which was understandable). 

-In nursing, most hospitals have a four (4) week notice of resignation, as schedules are done in four week blocks. Make sure you review your facility's resignation policy. 

-I would wait until you return to offer an in-person notice of resignation, along with physical copy of said notice, it is always best to show face. 

 

[dream'n, BSN, RN]

Keep copies of your previous contact with your supervisor, HR, and your mentor.  If you do not still have it, write down a full description of everything with dates so you won't forget.  I'm not sure what your contract stated (if you don't have a copy, get one from HR before you put in your notice) so you may be able to fight that they didn't live up to the agreement if needed.  If you still have the bonus money, please just return it back to them. 

[JKL33]

10 hours ago, Okami_CCRN said:

In nursing, most hospitals have a four (4) week notice of resignation, as schedules are done in four week blocks. Make sure you review your facility's resignation policy

Under the circumstances the only reason this is of any concern whatsoever is for whatever effect it may have on the OP due to a relative lack of power.

I wouldn't expect anyone to care what kind of scheduling blocks they have after being completely lied to about the position and then not given any type of orientation.

2 weeks is standard minimum notice. Too bad about their scheduling blocks, s/he shouldn't even be off fake/non-existent orientation yet.

I'd give the notice ASAP/immediately, forget the sick pay, get the heck out of there and don't look back.

OP, regarding the bonus, talk to a tax professional. I searched and got a basic idea of what you would need to do but let a pro advise you.

[NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN]

I wish there was a way of alerting new nurses that if they are offered sign-on bonuses for nurses with ZERO experience, it is most likely a place they’d want to avoid! It isn’t like they were so impressed with the grades that they just had to have YOU (like the Uncle Sam commercial). They are desperate for any individual that possesses a valid nursing license.

I posted a comment to a thread that if a bonus is accepted, put it off to the side because more than likely, you will be needing to give it back. I did just that in October 2018...of course, I’ve been around long enough to know the game.? 

[Jedrnurse, BSN, RN]

6 hours ago, NotMyProblem MSN said:

I posted a comment to a thread that if a bonus is accepted, put it off to the side because more than likely, you will be needing to give it back. I did just that in October 2018...of course, I’ve been around long enough to know the game.? 

Which company did you say "see ya!" to?

If you get the bonus and are taxed on it, does anyone know what happens (tax-wise) if you end up paying it back?

[NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN]

11 hours ago, Jedrnurse said:

Which company did you say "see ya!" to?

If you get the bonus and are taxed on it, does anyone know what happens (tax-wise) if you end up paying it back?

It was an HCA. And since I regifted it within the same year (every single penny), they could not legally report it as income given to me. Believe me, I was definitely waiting on the W-2, with an attorney on speed dial. Of course the bonus was taxed before I received it, but it showed an overpayment in taxes when I filed, and I was issued a refund. I’m guessing that the taxes would be applied as a credit to any amount owed, based on your filing status. 
 

I also want to add that I didn’t realize that the position came with a bonus until I received my pay. That was probably the one and only red flag in my life that I actually did not ignore. So I immediately separated it from my expected income. Needless to say, the facility did not disappoint...things went exactly as I suspected, unfortunately.  

[2BS Nurse, BSN]

"CNAs documenting cares that were not done". Shouldn't this be reported??

[NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN]

Just now, 2BS Nurse said:

"CNAs documenting cares that were not done". Shouldn't this be reported??

I’m pretty sure ‘they’ already know. But yes, it should be reported...without fear of retaliation...or flat tires. 

[brandy1017, ASN, RN]

16 hours ago, NotMyProblem MSN said:

I’m pretty sure ‘they’ already know. But yes, it should be reported...without fear of retaliation...or flat tires. 

I had a work issue with one of the CNA's and shortly after I found my car keyed and all scratched up.  I suspect she did it, but can't prove it.  Fortunately my car is silver so it's not that noticeable.  If it had been my favorite color cobalt blue I'd have been really upset, but silver it's easy to ignore.  Ironically the same thing happened to a former coworker whose white car was keyed, I suspect it was the same person.   Eventually she ended up getting fired for being rude to a patient and the wife overheard her comments and reported her behavior.

[HiddencatBSN, BSN]

On 11/7/2021 at 2:29 PM, DSG28 said:

I started my first ever nursing job in the beginning of September. I interview for and accepted a role on a post-surgical floor and was excited to work with the manager who interviewed me. I received a call that next week from a different manager who provided me my start date details and told me when to arrive. On my first day I found out that I had been transferred, without my knowledge, to a med-Surg/oncology floor under a different manager. When I questioned the change I was told they had to do some “rearranging” and this was now my assignment. I wasn’t happy with the change but what was I supposed to do? So I sucked it up and tried to make the best of it. My employment also came with a sign on bonus that was paid out to me on my first paycheck (which was taxed beyond belief and I am sure if I leave I will most likely have to repay it). 
My orientation/training was pretty much non-existent. I was supposed to have a “mentor” and be followed constantly by this person so they could teach me while we cared for our team of patients. From my very first day we were given an assignment of 6-8 patients for our shift and I was told by my “mentor” to “go pass meds and do my assessments and call if I needed anything”. I was thrown to the wolves, and was struggling hard. I expressed my concerns to my mentor and my manager. During my orientation time, my manager never followed up with me. I reached out 3 times to discuss my concerns about the lack of training and how I didn’t think this job was a good fit. All 3 times she stated they would do better, but unfortunately nothing changed. Every conversation and email I sent stated my concerns with my training, how unsafe I felt, and that I felt as if my license is being put in jeopardy.  CNAs were documenting care that wasn’t done, and I barely had time to pass meds and do basic assessments due to the demanding workload and lack of proper training. No one seemed to care no matter how many times I said it. When I asked for a transfer to another department, they said that it would be the same expectations no matter where I was in the hospital so I might as well figure it out here.

After that conversation I began to look for employment elsewhere and was offered a position at another hospital system - which I have accepted. The day before I was doing to give my notice, I tested positive for Covid and I am currently now on quarantine. I am now not sure if I should send in my 2 week resignation notice now via email while I am on quarantine, or wait until I go back to work in 6 days. I’m not sure how this all works. I don’t want to wait longer than necessary to give my notice since I need to be done by 11/22, but I don’t want to not get paid for being out sick either. 
I’m torn and so unsure of how to handle this. Any help is appreciated. 

Email and give notice now and start your new job. With staffing concerns a lot of staff are being reassigned BUT:

1. They didn’t think to explain the situation to you until you asked

2. You’re a new grad and aren’t being given an orientation

3. It seems like that’s standard practice there.

I’d tell you to run but you already did so don’t give them more of your time than necessary. Don’t feel guilty, don’t feel like you’re letting them down or being unprofessional or whatever. Two weeks notice is more than they deserve and oh well you’re in quarantine most of that time.

On 11/7/2021 at 4:31 PM, Okami_CCRN said:

Sounds like a less than ideal working situation, a few things:

-Are you still on orientation?
If so, do not be surprised if you are asked not to return. A few years back I resigned from a position as a staff SICU RN while on orientation (was not a good fit) and I was asked to not return for any future scheduled shifts (which was understandable). 

-In nursing, most hospitals have a four (4) week notice of resignation, as schedules are done in four week blocks. Make sure you review your facility's resignation policy. 

-I would wait until you return to offer an in-person notice of resignation, along with physical copy of said notice, it is always best to show face. 

 

Everywhere I’ve worked the policy is two weeks.

[Kooky Korky, BSN, RN]

On 11/7/2021 at 1:29 PM, DSG28 said:

I started my first ever nursing job in the beginning of September. I interview for and accepted a role on a post-surgical floor and was excited to work with the manager who interviewed me. I received a call that next week from a different manager who provided me my start date details and told me when to arrive. On my first day I found out that I had been transferred, without my knowledge, to a med-Surg/oncology floor under a different manager. When I questioned the change I was told they had to do some “rearranging” and this was now my assignment. I wasn’t happy with the change but what was I supposed to do? So I sucked it up and tried to make the best of it. My employment also came with a sign on bonus that was paid out to me on my first paycheck (which was taxed beyond belief and I am sure if I leave I will most likely have to repay it). 
My orientation/training was pretty much non-existent. I was supposed to have a “mentor” and be followed constantly by this person so they could teach me while we cared for our team of patients. From my very first day we were given an assignment of 6-8 patients for our shift and I was told by my “mentor” to “go pass meds and do my assessments and call if I needed anything”. I was thrown to the wolves, and was struggling hard. I expressed my concerns to my mentor and my manager. During my orientation time, my manager never followed up with me. I reached out 3 times to discuss my concerns about the lack of training and how I didn’t think this job was a good fit. All 3 times she stated they would do better, but unfortunately nothing changed. Every conversation and email I sent stated my concerns with my training, how unsafe I felt, and that I felt as if my license is being put in jeopardy.  CNAs were documenting care that wasn’t done, and I barely had time to pass meds and do basic assessments due to the demanding workload and lack of proper training. No one seemed to care no matter how many times I said it. When I asked for a transfer to another department, they said that it would be the same expectations no matter where I was in the hospital so I might as well figure it out here.

After that conversation I began to look for employment elsewhere and was offered a position at another hospital system - which I have accepted. The day before I was doing to give my notice, I tested positive for Covid and I am currently now on quarantine. I am now not sure if I should send in my 2 week resignation notice now via email while I am on quarantine, or wait until I go back to work in 6 days. I’m not sure how this all works. I don’t want to wait longer than necessary to give my notice since I need to be done by 11/22, but I don’t want to not get paid for being out sick either. 
I’m torn and so unsure of how to handle this. Any help is appreciated. 

I am so sorry this happened to you.  I think I would go ahead and give notice now.  Only 2 weeks notice is the standard, to my knowledge, but make sure you read their written policy on this, to be certain.  I have never heard of anyone but managers having to give more than 2 weeks.  

Heal quickly, don't fall for this sending you to a different job again, God bless you.