Will quiting on a short notice go on my nursing license?

Editorial Team / Admin · Sep 23, 2005

Like, if I scheduled to work on a Monday, but I call and quit on Friday (3 days prior?)
Before anyone gives me crap for this, it is my choice. I have tried everything, and gave it my all, plus some. I can't take it anymore.
It's not the job, it's the co-workers.

Hello, raindrop,

This will not go on your license. But, by quitting without proper notice, you will be placed on a "no rehire" list. But, you know that.

KatieBell · Sep 23, 2005

As far as I know the only thing that goes "on" your license is any restrictions, or problems with the legalities of your practice. However, if you quit on short notice, it *MIGHT* make you ineligible for rehire, which could cause a problem with references, if you need to use the place.

jillhall · Sep 23, 2005

Non of that goes on your license. I would be surprised if you get on a no hire list that you can't work around. Heck you are a nurse. You are needed. You are needed more than any other professional. That is just exact that. You are a professional so you expect to be treated like one and you can go out as a professional and find another job. Straighten your shoulders, hold your head high. The sky is stilll the limit.

BabyRN2Be · Sep 23, 2005

I think what Siri meant by a "no hire" list is one that is kept within the organization that the OP is leaving. It might not be a problem if the OP is from a large area, but if the organization is part of a large conglomeration in her area, she might have trouble finding a job then, especially if the organization owns several (3-4) hospitals in the area.

It sounds like you've tried everything, but I highly recommend putting in a two week notice. This is the proper thing to do if you want references. Quitting w/o warning may not go on your license, but doesn't look good to the next place you're going.

Best of luck to you!

Tweety, BSN, RN · Sep 23, 2005

No. It's a free country. As long as you don't quit in the middle of a work assignment and abandon your patients your board won't find out.

Good luck.

Bird2 · Sep 23, 2005

I think what Siri meant by a "no hire" list is one that is kept within the organization that the OP is leaving. It might not be a problem if the OP is from a large area, but if the organization is part of a large conglomeration in her area, she might have trouble finding a job then, especially if the organization owns several (3-4) hospitals in the area.
It sounds like you've tried everything, but I highly recommend putting in a two week notice. This is the proper thing to do if you want references. Quitting w/o warning may not go on your license, but doesn't look good to the next place you're going.
Best of luck to you!

I just interviewed a nurse that had worked for our organization 10 years prior. I thought she was a great interview and her skill set appeared to be great but she was on our do not hire list. She had left without proper notice 10 years prior.That nurse will never work in any of our hospitals, LTCs, home cares, Dialyisis, etc. I felt bad for her but this happens more than people think. Yes we did need a good nurse but we did not want to invest in training and have history repeat itself. Nurses do this on occasion but CNA's will walk out not realizing that when they become a nurse they are still considered inelligible for rehire. Hope all works out for you. I realize that work situations can be difficult. Weigh you options carefully and good luck in your next job.

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Sep 23, 2005

Like, if I scheduled to work on a Monday, but I call and quit on Friday (3 days prior?)
Before anyone gives me crap for this, it is my choice. I have tried everything, and gave it my all, plus some. I can't take it anymore.
It's not the job, it's the co-workers.

Just want to wish you much success in whatever you do next. If you are not happy there...........look for your happiness elsewhere and don't look back! :)

Nurse Ratched, RN · Sep 23, 2005

I'm working out my notice on my part time job currently - I want to just quit, but I won't have that black mark (ineligible for re-hire) on my record. I don't know anything about your situation or how long you've been there, but if there's going to be a hole in your resume otherwise, do your very best to avoid that option.

Editorial Team / Admin · Sep 23, 2005

Non of that goes on your license. I would be surprised if you get on a no hire list that you can't work around. Heck you are a nurse. You are needed. You are needed more than any other professional. That is just exact that. You are a professional so you expect to be treated like one and you can go out as a professional and find another job. Straighten your shoulders, hold your head high. The sky is stilll the limit.

In just about any hospital around, if an individual quits without notice, which is most unprofessional, this individual is placed on a "no hire" list and runs the risk of never being rehired at that facility again. Has nothing to do with supply and demand. Yes, you may get a job anywhere else without problem as long as you do not use this facility on your resume. You run the risk of not being hired anywhere.

SkyeOwl · Sep 23, 2005

So, do the places that use do-not-hire lists give you two weeks' notice if they're going to fire you?

nialloh, RN · Sep 23, 2005

In just about any hospital around, if an individual quits without notice, which is most unprofessional, this individual is placed on a "no hire" list and runs the risk of never being rehired at that facility again. Has nothing to do with supply and demand. Yes, you may get a job anywhere else without problem as long as you do not use this facility on your resume. You run the risk of not being hired anywhere.

The only thing a Hospital will give in a reference is your start date and finish date. They won't say anything good or bad on the offchance they have a lawsuit. But that said, try to give your 2 weeks, once a bridge is burnt, it's burnt. Good luck in whatever you choose to do. :)