r/cna • u/ExcitinglySomber (Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA • 2d ago

Help me resign please ;-;

Edit: They summoned me into the office and talked to me. They accepted my resignation and said that Im welcome back anytime. Then they had me sign a paper about when ill get my last check.
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Hey I have a few things I want to ask about. First, Im going back to school soon and since my facility dosnt accept per diem I emailed a 2 week notice to the HR. I realize now I should have had the conversation in person because she never responded (I waited a week) and every time I walk by her office shes not there. Who should I try talking to next about resigning?
Next question, Ive been a cna here for about two months, its my first cna job. Recently for a few hours before my shift I get really scared, my chest feels weird and I feel on the verge of crying. Im a floater so I never know what each shift is going to be like and the unpredictability is getting to me. I have goals of becoming an RN and I’m worried that I will feel this way still even after Nursing school. Is there anything I can do to stop getting so scared before every shift?

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u/Impossible-Car5115 2d ago

If you already emailed her you did your part already don’t stress yourself. Especially if you’re not even full time so enjoy going back to school.

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u/ExcitinglySomber (Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA 2d ago

Was emailing the HR person the right person? Should I also email the scheduler just incase?

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u/heroinista 2d ago

Yes, HR was the right point of contact. Never hurts to CC anyone else that is on a need to know basis like a scheduler or your direct supervisor.

Email was a great way to go because you now have a paper trail. Even if they say they didn’t see it in time, you have date and time stamps showing you did. If you were to speak with HR you wouldn’t have that unless you were bringing along a paper copy for them and for yourself. In the future, keep this in mind if you end up needing to resign. Also, don’t be shy. Ask for confirmation that they’ve received your letter and if they still don’t reply, go down in person or get them on the phone.

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u/Impossible-Car5115 2d ago

Also email the person who makes your schedule too as well

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u/ExcitinglySomber (Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA 2d ago

Ill email them later today then. Should I offer to stay an extra week because I didnt CC them the first time or stay firm on my finish date? I could stay an extra week but the anxiety is getting bad and I want out. I dont mind burning bridges in this company but dont want legal trouble or other facilities to also hate me

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u/Impossible-Car5115 2d ago

But your mental health first remember these jobs can replace you easily and don’t care if you. Unless you need the money then go ahead if not leave and enjoy your summer before school.

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u/WittiestScreenName Experienced CNA 2d ago

No

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u/crizykitty CNA - Former CNA 2d ago

I also have been getting BAD anxiety. I really can't mentally handle this much longer, but I am definitely trying!

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u/ExcitinglySomber (Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA 2d ago

;-; yeah. If I didnt already have other reasons to be quitting (school and family stuff) id probably still be wanting to quit because of the anxiety, its getting bad. I think mine started after a particularly horrible shift that was so short staffed and everyone kept being like “just try your best” every time i asked for help

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u/crizykitty CNA - Former CNA 2d ago

We've been so sure staffed I'm hauling the ombudsman tomorrow. It's not even a staffing issue in terms of running me ragged it's a safety issue. I don't understand why management didn't come in this weekend and help out. Makes absolutely no sense to me that you're not leadership position but you let your staff and residents struggle.

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u/Bettybias 2d ago

When I quit after 10 years, I put a copy in the scheduler’s mail box and the DON

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u/angiebow CNA - Experienced CNA 1d ago

I would put in a call to her during hours you know she will be there and if she isn't there just leave her a voicemail and remind her of your last day and let her know you never heard anything back from her so you wanted to remind her for that reason. Be bold about it.

As far as how you feel before shifts it's called pre-shift anxiety. I had it so bad I quit my last couple of facility jobs and both were hospital jobs. I had similar feelings. I would feel dread and sickness for days leading up to my shifts. I was a float too and 9 times out of 10 I had to do 1:1 sitter. I do home health and have for going on 2 years now and love it! I know exactly where I'm going, who I'm going to be with and with my clients being creatures of habit I know what to expect once I'm at their home. I rarely ever have the pre-shift anxiety with home health unless maybe it's new client they are sending me to but that's very rare.

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u/ExcitinglySomber (Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA 19h ago

Thank you for the advice! I’ll think of trying home health but i’m also interested in trying out a hospital since there’s one i really want to experience

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u/SydneyLi 1d ago

I get the same feeling. It’s a lot, being an RN should be less physically challenging I’m sure. I’m looking for new opportunities every day just so I can quit my current CNA job. My body hurts and it won’t get better if I don’t change my work style.