What was the procedure you followed when quitting your job?

KelRN215, BSN, RN · May 24, 2012

I approached my manager on a Monday morning after working a night shift. I told her it was time for me to move on and handed her my resignation.

ALWAYS write a letter of resignation and, IMO, it is best to resign in person.

amoLucia · May 25, 2012

Also, your DON is the FIRST person you tell. No one else. That's being professional. And as KelRN said, do it in person with a simple letter of resignation. Don't go into details; keep it short but appreciative. DO include your last working day (just so there's no mixups!). In the event your DON is unavailable, go to the next down in the chain of command, esp if dates and timing are critical. Talk to HR after you've given the DON some short time to pass the info around to whomever. Then talk to HR. Good luck if you're switching...

winnowill · May 25, 2012

I turned in my 2 week notice which included my last day I would be working. Turned them in to my unit manager, Human Resources, ans staffing. (Policy was to turn into the unit manager but I turned it into the other two because of the tendency for things to "get lost")

melmarie23, MSN, RN · May 25, 2012

scheduled a meeting with my director and handed her my letter of resignation and explained my reasons further face to face. It came with a 2 week notice. Then I informed my managers, so they could adjust the schedule accordingly.

I also gave a copy of my letter of resignation to HR.

xoemmylouox, ASN, RN · May 25, 2012

My last job was a nightmare!!! So I quit with a letter. The DON would come and go whenever she wanted so I never knew when she would be there. I quit after I saw something that was so crazy I knew I would never walk back in that place again. I put effective immediately I am terminating my employment due to x,y, and z. She calls me back and asked "is effective immediately mean immediately"? Uhhh YES. Please loose my phone number.. I have NEVER regretted that decision. I always recommend you leave with a letter of resignation and a two week notice.. but things happen.

Zookeeper3 · May 26, 2012

I gave the resignation to the manager with a two week notice. He returned with the demand for 30 days (it is the policy). I told him good luck with that. I worked two weeks.

I never ever believe in burning bridges, sometimes things are so unethical or dangerous, it's better to move on.

eatmysoxRN, ASN, RN · May 26, 2012

When I quit I told them 2 weeks in my SIGNED resignation letter. I explained to the hospital administrator why I was quitting (12 pts to 1 RN in medsurg = ridiculous). She demanded a month as well. Said that was the only professional thing to do.

I got sick and never went back anyways. I was marked eligible for rehire within the system (I'd never work at that place again tho). I tried to go gracefully. I wish they'd done an exit interview. I don't understand how they maintain accreditation.

pinkiepie_RN · May 26, 2012

I approached my manager on a Monday morning after working a night shift. I told her it was time for me to move on and handed her my resignation.
ALWAYS write a letter of resignation and, IMO, it is best to resign in person.

Same thing here. Two weeks' notice too.

That Guy, BSN, RN, EMT-B · May 27, 2012

Handed a letter of resignation to my nurse manager for the unit.

CT Pixie, BSN, RN · May 27, 2012

I'm currently still at my position but I would do it like I have done any other resignation. Inform the department head in person along with a written letter of resignation with my last day of work. As well as informing my immediate supervisor after informing the department head.

DutchRN09 · May 27, 2012

Told my charge and gave my manager a letter with my last day on it. I gave about 2 months notice.