What do you think? Unprofessional?

[CrazierThanYou]

I have recently decided to leave my current job where I've worked for almost two years. The unit where I work is fraught with backstabbing, drama, disorganization, mismanagement, you name it. So I've decided to move on.

Yesterday, I sent my resignation letter to our CNO, as we currently don't have a unit manager. In less than an hour after sending it, I began to get texts from coworkers asking me about why I'm resigning. The first person to message me is the one who causes the most problems and is buddy buddy with the administration.

Apparently, the CNO wasted NO time spreading the news. In my opinion, that was highly unprofessional and inappropriate.

Am I the only one who thinks so?

[Jensmom7, BSN, RN]

I have recently decided to leave my current job where I've worked for almost two years. The unit where I work is fraught with backstabbing, drama, disorganization, mismanagement, you name it. So I've decided to move on.

Yesterday, I sent my resignation letter to our CNO, as we currently don't have a unit manager. In less than an hour after sending it, I began to get texts from coworkers asking me about why I'm resigning. The first person to message me is the one who causes the most problems and is buddy buddy with the administration.

Apparently, the CNO wasted NO time spreading the news. In my opinion, that was highly unprofessional and inappropriate.

Am I the only one who thinks so?

You answered your own question. Yes, yes it is. While many places will announce a resignation (usually at a staff meeting, followed by "Does anyone know someone who might want to work here?"), this seems more gossipy.

I'm assuming you hadn't mentioned your plan to anyone prior to turning in your resignation. All you have to say to co-workers when they ask is "It's just time for me to move on."

And speaking of answering, there's no law says you have to respond to a text.

[CrazierThanYou]

Thanks for your response. It just really irritated me that she clearly jumped right on her phone to start the gossip. I might also add that the CNO didn't respond to my email (I also left her a written copy) even though she obviously got it. I wanted so badly to call her out on that. But of course, I didn't.

And, I didn't respond to the texts.

[Jensmom7, BSN, RN]

Thanks for your response. It just really irritated me that she clearly jumped right on her phone to start the gossip. I might also add that the CNO didn't respond to my email (I also left her a written copy) even though she obviously got it. I wanted so badly to call her out on that. But of course, I didn't.

And, I didn't respond to the texts.

Well, at least you have validation for why you're leaving. Some places just make you shake your head, don't they?

[flying_ace2]

I was also going to say, at least this reinforces why you are leaving in the first place. I'd work my notice and never look back! Good luck in your future endeavors!

[Jules A, MSN]

I've always been friendly with a majority of my coworkers so they usually either knew before or as soon as I gave notice but in all fairness we don't know what was said with regard to her notifying your peers. Not saying this is likely but it could have been "I"m sad to announce that CrazierThanYou, RN will be moving on and we will be looking for a replacement if anyone knows of a suitable candidate." The fact that the nosy ones contacted you immediately is more of a reflection on them and again hopefully they were genuine in inquiring about your future endeavors and wishing you well.

Sometimes a coping skill I employ which makes me feel more mellow even if its delusional is to avoid heading right to the worst case scenario. Picturing that they are saddened to lose such a valued team member and are worried about the quality of care going forward without you seems to me far more pleasant than thinking they are just nosy and unprofessional. The bottom line is you are unlikely to escape them in some capacity in the future as nursing is such a small world so the better you leave things the easier life will be, imo.

[CrazierThanYou]

You make some excellent points. I am friendly with all of my coworkers except one. We've always been a great team with few problems and little drama until this particular nurse joined our staff. Recently, some things have occurred that damaged my trust in some of them. For that reason, I don't wish to discuss my plans at this time. The messages I got had a tone of "digging for info" rather than simple curiousity. We live in a small community and I'd rather get established in my new position before giving out a lot of info. I am not the only staff member who is leaving because of recent events.

[SierraBravo]

Do we work on the same unit?

[amoLucia]

You can think about one thing - your leaving will leave the unit short. That should negatively affect the ones you don't care for. Too bad the nicer ones are affected also. Tthat's the hard part.