Contents of a resignation letter-help!

I am seriously thinking about writing my resignation letter soon. I'm not sure if I should include the reasons why I am leaving...or just be matter-of-fact and give my 2 weeks notice.

The reasons I am thinking about mentioning in the letter include: being turned down for a position with fewer hours (which I found elsewhere), being there for 16 years and only having SIX people below me on the PM shift due to no new hiring on this shift...all nurses are held hostage to the night shift...the fact that the unit does not rotate holidays and only goes by seniority, therefore I am stuck working most major holidays for the last 16 years and probably for the rest of my life! And I am still getting my so-called master schedule changed without being notified and after being there so long!
I've found a new job that has more flexibility with hours and they rotate holidays. I'm just worried about leaving a place I've been at for 16 years, BUT those years are doing nothing for me!

Ok, so any advice about what to say in my letter would be great!

Thanks
I wouldn't includes the reasons for leaving in my resignation letter. I would keep that short and sweet. If i went on and on about the reasons i'm leaving a facility, it would appear that i'm bitter about it, and quite possibly earn me a negative 'reference' in the future.However, i would schedule an exit interview to express my concerns that i didn't put in the letter. And that's a long time to put up with that crap.

Quote from Marie_LPNI wouldn't includes the reasons for leaving in my resignation letter. I would keep that short and sweet. If i went on and on about the reasons i'm leaving a facility, it would appear that i'm bitter about it, and quite possibly earn me a negative 'reference' in the future.However, i would schedule an exit interview to express my concerns that i didn't put in the letter. And that's a long time to put up with that crap.

Definitely don't give the reason you're leaving in the resignation letter. It should only be a few sentences long giving your regrets and the effective date.If you want you can state how much you appreciate the opportunity to work there, that kind of thing so you don't burn your bridges.

Quote from cyberkatDefinitely don't give the reason you're leaving in the resignation letter. It should only be a few sentences long giving your regrets and the effective date.If you want you can state how much you appreciate the opportunity to work there, that kind of thing so you don't burn your bridges.

I thought exit interviews were just part of HR and not done through NM. Hmm, sounds like they know why people leave and dont care..I am glad to hear you are getting out of the situation. I am not so sure I wouldnt just walk away with their view of me in good standing and whisper under my breath "thank god I am out of that hellhole."

Quote from lovemyjobI thought exit interviews were just part of HR and not done through NM. Hmm, sounds like they know why people leave and dont care..I am glad to hear you are getting out of the situation. I am not so sure I wouldnt just walk away with their view of me in good standing and whisper under my breath "thank god I am out of that hellhole."

Some great advice:http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/le...l/aa030998.htmSample resignation letter:http://www.worktree.com/tb/MB_resign.cfm

It's definitely a bad idea to air your grievences in a resignation letter. They become part of your permanent personnel file and can hurt you in the future. However, if you want to "go on record" and/or express your reasons, you could do it tactfully. After stating something simple and straightforward about resigning and stating your last day of employment, you could say something like,"While I value my colleagues here at _____ and have appreciated many of the experiences I have had here, I currently need a work schedule that is more suitable for my personal needs."If you can work such a sentence into your letter, it tells the reader why you are leaving without being ugly about it or prompting hard feelings. It allows allows you to go back there in the future if either your needs change or their scheduling policies change. Such a sentence doesn't close any doors for the future.Good luck to you.llg

Quote from VickyRNSome great advice:http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/le...l/aa030998.htmSample resignation letter:http://www.worktree.com/tb/MB_resign.cfm

Quote from KimbalouI know of nurses who have requested an exit interview with the manager. I'm just not sure how to go about this, since it will be my first long term job I'm quitting.So, you, too think my reasons sound justified? Guess I'm also looking for thoughts on my reasons being justified for quitting.

Quote from KimbalouGood point. Since I have a new job already, it makes me feel alittle more secure, but I guess I shouldn't say why I'm leaving unless we have an exit interview?

I actually just handed in my resignation letter on Friday from a unit wher I've been for the past 10 years." I kept it short and to the point saying that I had learned so much at XYZ hospital and enjoyed my stay there. However, I was leaving to pursue advanced nursing opportunities. Personally, its not in your best interest to burn bridges no matter how awful the place is. Good luck with your new position.