best online Healthcare Admin degree

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I am brand new to this forum, so please excuse me if I am doing everything wrong.

I am a RN with an Assoc Degree. I have been a nurse for a long time, but have a long-time goal of having a BS degree. I am NOT looking for a RN to BSN program. I am looking for an online BS in a health related field...like Healthcare Administration/Management, Health Sciences, Public Health, etc. Please recommend some programs for me. I am looking for a quality program, that I can complete quickly, and that is fairly priced.

I will most likely pursue a BS in Healthcare Admin/Mgmt unless you have other advice for me. I have 114 credits in all...because I went back to school when my kids were young to teach history and then stopped to go back to work. I have 77 credits in math, English, history, science, etc. I want a school that will accept a lot of transfer credits!

I am a busy working adult (like most everyone) with kids at home. Flexibility is important. I would love to find a program where I can take just one course at a time! I suppose what I really need is a degree completion program.

Your advice is valuable to me. Thank you for your responses!

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Here's the problem- those Healthcare admin degrees are fairly worthless. With all the credits you've accumulated- why not do an RN-to-BSN degree at Online University | Online Degree Programs | WGU ? I was in a similar situation (BS in Liberal Arts and an associates in nursing) and I only needed 23 credits at (which I completed in six months for $3250) to get an accredited BSN. BSN will take you a LOT more places than Healthcare Admin- trust me.

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What are you expecting a BS in healthcare administration to do for you professionally? As mean notes, they are pretty worthless. Professionally, you would be much better off with a BSN. What's your objection to finishing a BSN?

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Interesting. That is great feedback- thanks. I am already in a management position and the healthcare administration curriculum would be beneficial for my current position and advancement in my company-specifically the curriculum in finance, human resources, and Leadership. I already have a strong nursing background and a great clinical experience. I did not feel that another Nursing degree would give me what I was looking for. Do you disagree?

Since you suggested - talk to me about that. I don't know that I completely understand the Competency Based assessment. How do I go on to a master's degree program in the future without a GPA? I admit that I know little to nothing about the school. Is it reputable? Thank you so much!

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WGU is great. It's low cost, non-profit and accredited. I did the rn to BSN in 1 term. You could then do the MBA Page Not Found | Western Governors University

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I know no one who has done 's healthcare administration program, but worth a look.

edit: they also have a BS program. Online Bachelor of Science Business - Healthcare Management

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Specializes in Healthcare risk management and liability.

I have encountered many nurses and other personnel who have completed various nursing, administrative, business or healthcare degrees through , and just about all of them sing the praises of the institution. Especially if you are on the West Coast, WGU is well-known and well-respected in the hiring world. If WGU had been around when I did my MBA, I likely would have done it through them.

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