I just came asking for advice on a situation. There was a situation where a patient had to go the the ER and the nurse didn't assess the patient. This and most situations of this magnitude are swept under the rug. Many shady events have happened over this year, with COVID, and deaths that we've had. No one is held accountable for adverse outcomes. Heck, I don't know how many lawsuits came out of this.
This is a very toxic environment, employees argue with each other even threatening others and being derogatory. I have been at this job for over a year, I was a new nurse so I took the position. Should I give a two weeks notice or should I quit? I can't see myself working or finishing a two weeks under these conditions. I don't know if I should stick it out. I fear retaliation, even though I didn't do anything wrong to the patient and that they will scrutinize me for the remainder of my notice and with as many patients as we have, it is easy to make a mistake even if it is minor. I am in a position where I can quit, but I don't know if it's a good idea. What are the consequences?
I’ve left on a short notice because it was a dangerous working environment and felt that my certification was at stake. My manager also forced me to work a 16 hour shift (was supposed to be 12) even though I had to pick up my baby from childcare because she threatened to report me to BON for abandoning patients if I left. It was something that happened frequently because the oncoming staff knew we’d have to stay so they would habitually come in 2-4 hours late so they didn’t have to get the patients ready for the day. These people were friends with the manager so they’d never get punished. Me not being able to pick up my child was the last straw and I quit at the end of that shift.
I have to answer for that in interviews but they’ve always been understanding when I say the ratios were so unsafe that patients were being harmed and admin wouldn’t do anything to accommodate. I’ve actually gotten every job I’ve interviewed for despite this.
Use your best judgment. Are you being forced into unsafe situations? Are they then threatening to report you to BON if you don’t comply? Or are they just a**holes with a bad attitude?
Always give the required amount of notice, usually 2 weeks.
That doesn't mean you can't call off a couple of times during those 2 weeks. And you could always fall ill if they try to force you to work OT, as long as you haven't refused before.
don't say anything in your resignation that you might come to regret.
Just say that you are hereby giving notice of your intent to resign. (You can say for personal reasons or something else nebulous, like to spend more time with my family or something similar.) My last day of work will be _______. I have enjoyed working at ___________ and have learned a great deal. Thank you.
Sincerely,
your name and title.
Some places might not even want much notice, might let you use up your sick time, saved holidays, PTO, etc.
I hope you haven't been verbalizing your upset with the employer to anyone. Here's wishing you all the best.
Because they would give you 2 weeks notice if they didn't like you. I've never given 2 weeks notice and never had an issue. I don't use my manager as a reference I use a coworker. But where we're at post covid, they aren't even checking references. They are verifying that you actually have hospital experience by doing a background check. They made me submit a paystub and a w-2 from my last job, they never called them.
2 werks is a waste of time. Period. They will never be able to replace you in 2 weeks. Maybe in 6 months. If you wanna give 6 months notice. 2 weeks is a slap in the face.
If you've stuck it out for over a year unless the current situation is actually dangerous you can stick it out for two more weeks. There's very few situations where leaving without notice is acceptable. Even if you leave with no notice for a good reason getting to the point where you can explain why to a potential employer isn't guaranteed as being on their do not rehire list will very possibly knock you out of the running for for other jobs before you even get to the interview stage where you'd have the chance to explain yourself.
Especially in the current environment of huge health care conglomerates owning everything leaving without notice if you work for a big company could definitely have a negative impact on your future employment prospects. Being listed as not eligible for rehire takes you out of the running for any job at any facility the employer owns.
Even if you don't work for one of the big companies leaving your current job without notice will definitely cause them to give you a negative reference. As you have been there over a year and this is your first nursing job you'll need to put it on your resume. Having a negative reference from your one nursing job won't leave a good impression on a potential future employer.
Unless you already have a firm job offer in hand leaving your current job without notice could definitely have a negative impact on your job search. Even if you have an offer on the table leaving a job without notice could still affect your future employment prospects.
Even years down the road every job application will want your employment history. Even when your job history is stable and has enough longevity to leave this job off your resume you'll most likely have to disclose it your employment history where there's still a possibility of leaving without notice affecting their hiring decision.
If you quit without notice, it will be a termination, not a resignation. If you are cool with being fired, quit without notice. Otherwise give notice and get out with more professionalism than you are seeing.
Unless you have another position lined up & ready to go, I'd advise NOT to just leave. Regardless if your departure is a resignation or just a walk-away, you'll most likely be ineligible for any DOL unemployment benefits.
Also you'd be jeopardizing collecting any accrued benefits like your earned PTO. And then there's COBRA (not sure if you'd qualify for continuing your health insurance). Anyway, you'd likely have to wait out that window period for your new insurance coverage to kick in, so BE CAREFUL!
And in the future, you may still have to deal with those people, like when IRS tax time rolls around or you want to convert an IRA program you might have.
As much as it 'grinds your gears', go out neutral. You may still need them in the future and you don't want to p*ss them off.
Just say that you are hereby giving notice of your intent to resign. (You can say for personal reasons or something else nebulous, like to spend more time with my family or something similar.) My last day of work will be _______. I have enjoyed working at ___________ and have learned a great deal. Thank you.
Sincerely,
your name and title.
Some places might not even want much notice, might let you use up your sick time, saved holidays, PTO, etc.
I wouldn’t say that I enjoyed working there, as this affirms their behavior. If they require a reason for resigning give a “personal” reason that they can’t retaliate for (not mental health or something like that). Also be careful about expecting pay out for sick/PTO. Many employers will hold these earned benefits if you don’t work your last shift. Call in sick to use up your sick time/PTO if you want, but be sure to show up on your last scheduled day!
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Thank you everyone for your replies. I will update ASAP.