Co-workers mad that you're going to school

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I just wanted to know if someone has experienced this. On Monday I found out that I was accepted into Galen's bridge program. Yesterday I put in my 2 weeks notice at my job because I will not be able to do both. My DON, ADON, HR were like "I won't accept this, why are you giving this to us now, this is not a good Christmas present, we need you here." I'm thinking to myself I'm trying to go to school to better myself and have more opportunities. I've worked at my job for 2 and a half years too long. This job was never my stopping point. I told some of my co-workers I'm leaving, and their reaction was also similar. For example, "We need you here, this won't work for me, I know you're going to school but maybe we can work out something so that you can still work here a couple days." I mean I know that I'm a hard worker and all, but I have to further my education and that's that. As long as my family is behind me and supportive that's all that matters. It just seemed very funny to me that I didn't get 1 single congratulations from my co-workers. Thanks for reading just had to vent. I feel better now lol.

Specializes in CVICU.

What do they mean by 'I can't accept this'? It's not their choice. They sound jealous. Yeah, losing a good nurse sucks, but it's not the end of the world. No offense to you but they can hire someone else, which is what they'll have to do. I work in a CVICU and every semester, it seems we lose people who have been accepted to CRNA school. I've never heard anyone scorn them for it. In fact, my manager posts a congratulations card in the break room.

Some people love seeing others succeed. Others only think about themselves. You can tell which category your coworkers fall under.

Wasn't an issue for me. The DON gave me the okay to juggle shifts around so that I work every weekend so that I can go for my NP. Other charge nurses were pleased that I am taking their weekends in exchange for weekdays.

Specializes in Cardiac, Home Health, Primary Care.

Depending on their tone they may not be mad but just hate to see you go. Take it as a compliment. You still have to do what you need to do. They can't make you stay of course.

If someone around me had a new job I might joke too and say "nope. Not gonna let you. You're the only one I trust." Not so much being selfish or serious just hate the change and appreciate the worker.

Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Congratulations! :D Hard workers are always missed.

Specializes in Hospice.

Granted I work for a company that requires that ASN degree RNs must attain a BSN within 5 years of hire...

I've gotten great support from my co-workers and managers as I work toward my BSN.

There is lots of evidence that higher educated nurses can provide higher quality of care - and for an employer this offers many benefits (including monetary ones). I will say that I didn't truly realize how a BSN degree would help me provide higher quality care until I began this program.

I'm applying for grad school. My manager, director and our VP are supportive (very much so). The physicians I work with are supportive too - they don't want me to leave, but they support me continuing to grow. One of the surgeons I work with wrote one of my recommendation letters. The coworkers I've talked to about it are supportive. I've softened the blow by planning to attend school (if accepted) part-time and remain full-time at work, which probably means the earliest I'd be looking to leave is 3-4 years. While I love what I do, I don't think I can spend the next 27 years doing what I do now. I think I'll outgrow it and get bored.

I can't imagine not having the support of my coworkers/management. Best of luck to you OP - you're probably better off moving on! Congratulations on getting into the program you wanted to!

Specializes in geriatrics.

Since I've been applying for grad school, the opinions are mixed. Don't concern yourself with the opinions of others for major life decisions, especially co-workers.

Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory.

Their behaviour just reaffirms your choice to not stay in that workplace. Congratulations!

Specializes in Emergency, Oncology, Physical Therapy.

I experienced worse when I was working at a nursing home in Loris, SC...I was one of two male techs there and when the other techs/CNAs found out I was in nursing school they all turned on me. The only ones that ever helped me or would assist me were the nurses on the floor! Needless to say, I quit for greener pastures after the nursing director let a hateful CNA lie to her and tell her how to run the facility. I never want to work in a nursing home EVER again, even though my patients and the nursing staff loved me! Don't let jealous co-workers try to trip you up as you try to better yourself! Go get 'em!

Specializes in allergy and asthma, urgent care.

Congratulations! Now get the heck out of Dodge and leave the haters behind. You owe them nothing.

Haha! That sounded like a backhanded compliment.

It also sounds like they're a bit needy. Congratulations on getting in to school, and have fun!

How come the nursing school gave short notice of your admission? Most schools give students a couple of months notice. Is it possible the employer responded to your resignation because of the timing of it? It usually takes longer to replace employees who leave during the Christmas holiday season.

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