ICU nurse managers lack of support.......

[melrey11]

I am starting CRNA school in 4 months. So, in the meantime I am working as an ICU nurse. I just started at a new hospital until school starts. I did not want to tell my nurse manager that I was in a CRNA program until I "felt" her out. When she asked me my "long term goals",(not knowing I was already accepted) I mentioned becoming a CRNA....she then stated "well, I know that's the latest buzz, but I dont think that is a very promising route because of the "good ole boy network", and the lack of jobs." I was VERY irritated, but knew right away that I am just going to do my time here before I start school. Did anyone else find a lack of support from your nurse manager?? I was hoping to establish rapport with her and then come back in 2 years as a CRNA to that hospital. Is it true that upper nursing management positions are discouraging of anethesia?, in that they think you are leaving the profession of nursing.(not that I care, Im doing it anyway!!)

[SproutRN]

I have to say I am quite blessed with my nurse manager! She has always been supportive of staff members who are pursuing any type of educational advancement. She wrote my letter of recommendation for school and celebrated with me upon my acceptance. She is proud to talk about "raising" those of us who have gone on to CRNA school. As for the other staff members in my unit, they all celebrated with me and threw me a big "going away" party.

I hate to hear these stories of lack of support for those who choose to further their education.

Sprout