gave my notice may need to cut it short

Okay so...

I've been working on a surgical trauma floor since March.

I am moving out of state on November 5th. I gave my notice on September 27th, with my last available day being October 22nd. Meaning I gave them 4 full work weeks of notice.

Here we are on week 3, and I am in a lot of pain, went to the dentist and need a bunch of work (root canal, one tooth pulled, crown etc) so I am on antibiotics and painkillers. I basically have one week to get any dental work done before I move, as I'm on my father's insurance policy and go out of state to FL for a week on the 26th and then move shortly thereafter.

My hospital REQUIRES 2 weeks notice, which I have already worked (more than that).

My question is: Would it be awful to make this dental work a priority and tell my job that I will not be able to finish my notice? They are not hiring anyone in my place, but we are short staffed and they would need to find float nurses to cover my remaining 4 shifts.

I loved this job, don't get me wrong. But I will be losing my insurance once I move, until it kicks in from a new job (which I do not have yet, but do have interviews arranged).
I would get the dental work done. If you're in pain and on painkillers, you're not in the best shape to work anyway. No reason to be a martyr--take care of yourself!

If you're ill, for whatever reason, and need medical (dental) attention/treatment, then call in.

Quote from noahsmamaI would get the dental work done. If you're in pain and on painkillers, you're not in the best shape to work anyway. No reason to be a martyr--take care of yourself!

Quote from Jw1724The worst part is that they are talking to me about this as if I am lying to them. Like I just don't feel like finishing my notice so I'm giving a BS reason to be done. I really want a good reference from them...

Get a note from the dentist.

Quote from noahsmamaYou know, I can understand that from their point of view. I would still take the time off, but would go ahead and document that you're telling the truth. Get a letter from your dentist detailing what the problem is, including the fact that you are in pain and have been prescribed painkillers and antibiotics. Send it to HR and also to your nurse manager, explaining that when you gave notice you fully intended to finish out your last week, but that you are physically incapable of doing so due to the pain that you're in. Explain that, in your condition you don't feel like you could provide appropriate care to your patients, and that you're sure that they wouldn't want that any more than you would. The alternative is to work when you are in pain and on painkillers, which is not good for you or your patients. Stick to your guns, but do provide documentation.

I would try to find a compromise with them.. Especially if youre next job is not already lined up. All the documentation in the world wont take the bad taste out of thier mouths.. 2weeks notice, 4 weeks notice doesnt really matter if you had an agreed End Date and then leave them hanging.Trust me, we just got some great clinical references on a new hire only to have a forner unit manager call in "off the record," guess who is not getting an offer?

Quote from 79TangoI would try to find a compromise with them.. Especially if youre next job is not already lined up. All the documentation in the world wont take the bad taste out of thier mouths.. 2weeks notice, 4 weeks notice doesnt really matter if you had an agreed End Date and then leave them hanging.Trust me, we just got some great clinical references on a new hire only to have a forner unit manager call in "off the record," guess who is not getting an offer?

You might not make it with your to do list anyway all in one week. Go get your root canal. Usually once the canal is accessed your pain can stop, just depends. Also you don't want a jaw infection or sinus involvement. If the crown is on that tooth, you probably will need more time to get that all done than you have - although that is where your money is going. Ask your dentist if the extraction if not a source of your pain at the moment can be done later? Ask your dentist what can be done here, and then finished after you move?If your endodontist is open tomorrow or this weekend get the canal done if you are not working.adding: Hoping you can then work for this employer a few more days?

Quote from 79TangoI would try to find a compromise with them.. Especially if youre next job is not already lined up. All the documentation in the world wont take the bad taste out of thier mouths.. 2weeks notice, 4 weeks notice doesnt really matter if you had an agreed End Date and then leave them hanging.Trust me, we just got some great clinical references on a new hire only to have a forner unit manager call in "off the record," guess who is not getting an offer?

Quote from onacleardayWow, that sure is a manager with no idea how much trouble she could be in personally now. Seriously. I mean, you all would fire that nurse pretty fast if she didn't work out now wouldn't you?!

First off, take care of yourself and your teeth.. Get the dates & then keep an open line of communication with your work. At least give the appearance that you are trying to work with them. Try going to them with a solution. If they are that short, they might give you an extra month of dental..(it wouldnt take much to extend your End date to 11/1 so you are covered an extra month).