Resignation letter

Hi,

Could someone tell me when we write resignation letter in nursing then who would youwrite to? i mean do you write to DON, Nurse manager....." DEAR DON or DEAR nurse manager" ?
TIA
To whom it may concern,

I've always addressed my resignation letters, "To whom it may concern."If I addressed any person in the letter as "Dear ______," I'd be lying through my teeth. After all, none of my DONs, ADONs, nurse managers, or chief nursing officers have been dear to me.

I was contemplating mine.Dear Mr XXXI am submitting my resignation effective immediately. Would like to say what a positive and pleasant experience this has been for me, unfortunatly thats impossible.sincerely,one fed up, burned out nursewhat do you think, to subtle?

I personally try not to burn bridges (even when I really want to.) I usually write something simple like this:To Whom It May Concern,Please accept this as my letter of resignation. My final work day will be xx/xx/xxxx. Sincerly,Dream'n(If I liked the place I might change it to state: With sadness I submit this letter as my resignation. I have enjoyed my time here and have learned much.)

I use the person's name. "Dear Mrs. ____" ... or "Dear Jane," as I am usually on a first-name basis with my boss. Their full name and title is in the inside address above the salutation.To not use his/her name when you actually know the person is rude. How would you feel if your supervisor wrote something to you alone (not a general mailing to all employees) and addressed it to "Dear Employee" ?

usualy:Dear XXXRN, DON BS Medical Center,or to your immediate director:Dear XXXRN director BS care Unit, BS Medical Center"Dear" doesn't imply a state of familiarity, it's just accepted format for a letter-I have seen them with To: XXXRN DON...but the removal fo the "dear" can be seen as an implied slurr.- don't burn your bridges-if for no other reason than a reference.

I always lie..."Dear XXX."After much soul searching and with deep regret (Yeah, right.. I just can't wait to get the heck outta here, but I can't tell you that) that I offer my letter of resignation, effective xx/xx/xxxx.I have enjoyed my time with XYZ Hospital (No I haven't, but I can't say that w/o looking like the dork of the year) and I have learned much (backstabbing, two facedness, how to be a total wench and rude to patients.. which is the real reason why I am leaving, but again, I can't say that) in the position of ______.I have accepted an offer from ABC Hospital and I will be commencing employment with them on xx/xx/xxxx.Thank you for the opportunities you have provided to me during my employment of XYZ Hospital. Sincerely, Ms. Kylee (Who really can't wait to get the heck out but is playing by the rules so I don't get a bad reference).

Quote from Kylee45I always lie..."Dear XXX."After much soul searching and with deep regret (Yeah, right.. I just can't wait to get the heck outta here, but I can't tell you that) that I offer my letter of resignation, effective xx/xx/xxxx.I have enjoyed my time with XYZ Hospital (No I haven't, but I can't say that w/o looking like the dork of the year) and I have learned much (backstabbing, two facedness, how to be a total wench and rude to patients.. which is the real reason why I am leaving, but again, I can't say that) in the position of ______.I have accepted an offer from ABC Hospital and I will be commencing employment with them on xx/xx/xxxx.Thank you for the opportunities you have provided to me during my employment of XYZ Hospital. Sincerely, Ms. Kylee (Who really can't wait to get the heck out but is playing by the rules so I don't get a bad reference).

i wrote mine to my unit manager and addressed her by name in it. not trying to hijack your thread, but on the same subject....what is a normal "notice"? my previous job, i gave a two week notice and when i talked to the unit manager 5 months later...she told me that was not sufficient notice. my co-workers whom i got along with well, did not see any problem with that amount of time.:thnkg:

for a floor nurse or any other non-managerial employee, a 2 week notice of resignation is usually acceptable and typically the accepted standard in the professional world. for supervisors, managerial employees, and nursing instructors, a 1 month notice of resignation is normally required, as these types of workers supposedly take longer to replace.Quote from karleern320i wrote mine to my unit manager and addressed her by name in it. not trying to hijack your thread, but on the same subject....what is a normal "notice"? my previous job, i gave a two week notice and when i talked to the unit manager 5 months later...she told me that was not sufficient notice. my co-workers whom i got along with well, did not see any problem with that amount of time.:thnkg:

Quote from TheCommuterFor a floor nurse or any other non-managerial employee, a 2 week notice of resignation is usually acceptable and typically the accepted standard in the professional world. For supervisors, managerial employees, and nursing instructors, a 1 month notice of resignation is normally required, as these types of workers supposedly take longer to replace.

here our union contract requires that we give 28 days written notice. I address it to the DOC and just write a simple note that states when my notice is effective and if there is a legitimate reason such as returning to school, pursuing another postion, reducing hours or personal interests I might state that depending on my familiarity with the manager.It's funny, because I have given notice to return to school and been called in to the office (in what I think was their attempt to keep me on) and told that if I left I might be charged for benefits, and when I said I didn't have benefits they acted as thought they didn't know what else to say. If they had told me they valued me and didn't want to lose me it might have made me reconsider, but I guess it shows you where they are with things, it's all about $$$.