2 weeks notice.

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Hello allnurses,

I have recently accepted a new position in another nursing area. I currently work in a unit that is short staffed and having difficulties finding additional PICU nurses. I planned on putting my two weeks in yesterday, but never received the physical offer letter, rather I accepted a verbal offer. At this point im in a rough spot. If I submit my notice tomorrow, I will be giving the 14 days, but will be unable to work that 14th days night shift(since I work nights). The following morning I have to be at my new job to get paperwork done and some other new hire stuff. I don't want to have a bad rep, and be unhireable in the future (BC you never know what'll happen), but I also want to stay dedicated to my new job and show up just like the rest of the new hires will be.

Will the 2 weeks notice suffice, if I don't work the last night of my 14 days?

Please advise.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

What is your hospital's policy? Some say 4 weeks, some say 2 weeks. When I resigned from my last job, I gave a month's notice (even though only 2 weeks was required) and worked out my scheduled shifts.

In general, it is not wise to give notice until a written offer letter is in hand.

Best of luck!

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I will work til the last day even if I have to run on an Red Bull IV. If it's just one night I'd make the sacrifice. It might pay off in the end.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

If you have not received a formal written offer, the disconnect is with your prospective employer's HR Department. It's very risky to quit a job unless you have the new one sewed up.... and it's never a done deal until you have the formal offer in hand. My advice? Be very cautious. Unless you have a formal offer that contains all the terms of agreement (salary, status, schedule, start date, etc) it would be your word against theirs if problems arise.

If you are unable to make it to the 'stated' start time because they have not completed the hiring process, notify the person that hired you so that they can take appropriate action.

Best of luck on your new job.

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Thank you for the advice. 2 weeks was necessary , received the letter the next morning. Pretty stoked to try something new & continue to be in good standings with my previous employee

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