Worried about turning in my two weeks

[newgradrn2016]

Hello everyone,

I work at a sub-acute facility and am thinking about putting in my two weeks. I'm just wondering how to properly do this? I was told it was best to turn it in in person but I'm worried that once I do, word will spread and my other co-workers will shut me off completely. I'm a new grad and recently got hired at this facility, and everyone has been willing to help me out when I need. But I realized a week after my orientation that it was not the best place for me and now I would like to leave on the best terms as possible. I'm planning on going in my next day of work to turn in my resignation letter and I'm worried my employer will spread the word out to everyone that I'm leaving and I'll be left on my own without help or support.

[VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN]

I agree with previous posters who advised you to have another job in hand before you leave this one. You probably would be better off sticking it out for a year or so to give you the experience that employers are looking for. But if you're determined to start over again, it's far better for you to stay employed while you're looking; there is nothing more attractive to a potential employer than someone who is already working. Just be aware that your short time at your current job could be a disadvantage, and you will be asked in interviews why you're leaving it. You can always say that the job isn't a good fit and you're looking for opportunities elsewhere.

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

Unfortunately, I do not /: I have an interview in a few weeks for a new grad program, but they know I recently got hired and I'm not sure if they will bring this job up.

Do NOT quit this job until you secure the next job. You're a new grad and jobs are very hard for new grads to come by as it is. And one of the things worse than being a new grad is being an unemployed new grad...because then that leads to becoming an old new grad, who have even more difficulty getting hired.

IMO, suck it up at your current job as much as you can while you job hunt. Then, after you have an official job offer in hand, drop your notice.

Otherwise, understand it's a very big gamble to quit without the next job lined up, especially if you don't have any experience to help you get that next job.

Best of luck whatever you decide.

[roser13, ASN, RN]

No worries, as a skilled RN there will always be jobs for you no matter where you live. good luck!

You are so very wrong. Please only speak to your level of knowledge.

1) OP is a new grad - far from highly skilled. Furthermore, if she jumps ship after "a few weeks," she will never become highly skilled.

2) There are major cities/regions where highly skilled RN's cannot find jobs.

[Blessings81]

I don't think you should be worried about what others will say or do. You know what's best for you. If you know it's not the best place for you, then u should leave ASAP. People talk whether or not you leave. If they ask you, just tell them you're exploring other options at the moment and grateful for the experience.

[DNTcode]

Hi, I am quiet positive that word will get out. People will probably talk, then they will forgot you. Guaranteed. Most likely they will not be happy as they invested time and resources into you. But if you decided already... well then anyway you will be out of there in two weeks.

Not sure how correct I am, but I would think, that quitting job in such a short term, without anything else lined up is not very wise. I would suggest you otherwise. If you feel good about your coworkers, if you feel safe there as new grad, try to stick up there, build some experience, and later, later start applying and go for what you dreamt about, when you get that - then give them your two weeks. But it is just a suggestion, it is your life, you will have to deal with whatever you will decide.