Talking To My Employer

[RNnurse2019]

So, I started a new grad job because I never heard back from the other hospital I interviewed with. After starting this job I received a job offer from the 2nd hospital and I accepted. This is also a new grad program. Do I have to tell the 2nd hospital that I was doing a new grad program somewhere else before I start with them? It wasn’t on my resume because I didn’t have my first job before interviewing.

[MSO4foru, ADN]

There are many threads on this board re: leaving a job while on orientation/ not burning bridges.

[Nurse SMS, MSN, RN]

You don't have to tell them anything other than you are giving your notice and won't be working there any further. You may face questions of why. They aren't entitled to answers or pertinent details about your life but you will want to have planned what you are going to say.

[Closed Account 12345]

Orientation is a time for both you and your employer to decide if it is a good fit. Two weeks in is much better than 16 weeks in because they haven't wasted as much time or money. Let them know you have found another opportunity that better suits your long term goals. Leave it at that with no details. Give your 2 weeks notice, but they likely won't have you work it. No one wants to pay for an RN who doesn't count towards staffing with no end goal in mind.

You may burn bridges with this health system, or maybe not. I'd sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and let them know you appreciated the opportunity. Thank your manager. Unless you live in a rural area with very few work options, or have been a chronic job hopper, I tend to disagree with people who say stick it out 2 years in a role/place you don't like when a better opportunity presents or never leave during orientation. One of the benefits of nursing is that you have choices! Don't feel bad about doing what's best for you. New grad programs vary greatly in quality, and picking a good one is important to the foundation of your career.

As for the other place, your application/resume were current at the time you applied. I wouldn't worry about any updates.