retaliation after resignation?

[nursecass]

I am planning on putting in my notice tomorrow because of what I would describe as a hostile work environment. I plan on making my letter short and sweet without elaborating and working through the holidays (because I know they won't be able to get coverage this short of notice), but I am worried about what will happen after this. I am concerned that my manager and some of the nurses will somehow retaliate-I don't really know how, but some of the things they have pulled with co-workers recently has me concerned. Is there a way that I can avoid this or defend myself? Does anyone have and advice or words of wisdom that you can share with me?

[Bella'sMyBaby]

I wouldn't recommend this. Most places have a policy that states you cannot use PTO during the time between resignation and your last day of work.

But if you take a "Medical Leave" you can.....

[canesdukegirl, BSN, RN]

If you're that worried about retaliation I would lie about my reasons for quitting to other staff members. Tell them you have to care for an elderly relative for a year or so, anything that really couldn't be argued with. Ask you manager to keep it quiet, but word always seems to get out anyway.......

Unless the manager is a totally clueless jackwagon and proceeds to announce the resignation of the OP to the staff, there should be no reason for the other nurses to know. My best guess is that the manager is, in fact, a completely clueless jackwagon....so, in this situation, I sort of agree with you Dee that the OP should not divulge any reasons why she is leaving. If curiosity is piqued among the nasty nurses, they will no doubt approach the OP to gain fodder for gossip. They have NO grounds to know, the OP does not owe them an explanation whatsoever, BUT it would serve the OP well to keep it vague. I would even go so far as to make it funny. "Well, I just got an offer to be Prince Charles' private nurse after he and 'Milla were attacked." Or, "I auditioned for Gordon Ramsey's Masterchef and GOT IN!!!" Humor always disarms the snakes, and will usually result in no further questioning.

[CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN]

Are the retaliations just on unit stuff like a harder assignment or more diffucult pts?

Your co workers will ask why you are leaving. How you answer might affect how they treat you. Don't tell them it is because of them. I would lie. Tell them you are taking time off to be with family, you are vacationing anything. Be as pleasant as you can, helpfull and just bite your tongue.

[BloodCleanerRN]

But if you take a "Medical Leave" you can.....

Don't you have to have documentation from your physician in order to take a proper medical leave? Sounds like working the system to me to say you are on medical leave when you really have no medical issues. Kind of unethical, dontcha think?