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Jun 22, 2008 09:03 AM

Any LPN's with Bachelors in health care administration?


Just wondering if there are any LPN's that decided not to get bachelors in nursing but in health care admin. or other health related field to compliment your LPN background?


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Old Jun 29, 2008, 10:26 PM

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I have a biology degree + LPN. Dunno what to do with it.....
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Old Jun 30, 2008, 12:21 PM

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A friend of mine has a BS degree in public health in addition to her LPN licensure. She earned the BS degree prior to attaining the LPN designation.
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Old Jun 30, 2008, 05:17 PM

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Old Jul 01, 2008, 07:56 AM
Updated Jul 01, 2008 at 07:57 AM by Trophywife81

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I have a Bachelor's degree with a double major in English and history. It's a very "useless" degree! Thus after being frustrated with my limited options in using that degree, I went to LVN school and have not lacked for opportunities.

I believe in the real world of nursing, having an additional degree does not really matter to employers--what they are interested in is your nursing license. However, if there is an area of study that you are passionate about (in my case, liberal arts), then there is absolutely nothing wrong with pursing that to the extent you desire, whether it leads to a degree or not. Just be aware that in nursing, a degree in an area outside of nursing is more for your own edification than for your employers'.
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Old Jul 02, 2008, 12:01 AM

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This is kind of a side-bar to those that already have a bachelors:
I just graduated from my PN program and have my BA in Psych. Instead of going on for one more year for the LPN to RN program I'm going to apply to join a two year Master's Entry program - where I'll complete my RN in the first 11 months and then get my NP in the next 13 months. This is an option only for those who have a bachelors in anything OTHER than nursing. It usually requires a few more prerequisites, but for me it seems worth it. This is just in case those with a bachelors haven't heard about these programs. I live in MA and there are several schools in my state that offer a program like this.

KGARD7777 - if you are interested in Health Care Admin go for it! From talking to the advisor at my local community college you can still do a lot with that degree and will have many career choices, especially if you're interested in community health.

Best of luck to you.
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Old Sep 30, 2008, 09:01 AM

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I am an LPN with a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Management. I am now a clinic manager, overseeing 4 subclinics. I don't think my degree was useless, I didn't want to limit myself as an LPN. We have so many avenues that we can expand on. Never limit yourself because you think the only way you'll get somewhere is by getting your Bsn!
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Old Sep 30, 2008, 10:34 PM

Default Re: Any LPN's with Bachelors in health care administration?
Originally Posted by CapeLPN View Post
This is kind of a side-bar to those that already have a bachelors:
I just graduated from my PN program and have my BA in Psych. Instead of going on for one more year for the LPN to RN program I'm going to apply to join a two year Master's Entry program - where I'll complete my RN in the first 11 months and then get my NP in the next 13 months. This is an option only for those who have a bachelors in anything OTHER than nursing. It usually requires a few more prerequisites, but for me it seems worth it. This is just in case those with a bachelors haven't heard about these programs. I live in MA and there are several schools in my state that offer a program like this.

KGARD7777 - if you are interested in Health Care Admin go for it! From talking to the advisor at my local community college you can still do a lot with that degree and will have many career choices, especially if you're interested in community health.

Best of luck to you.

What exactly can you do with healthcare admin degree or a public health degree? I ask because I have so many pre-requisites credits from trying to persue a R.N degree but wasn't successful, so instead I now have an LPN licence. I don't want my credits to go to wast trying to persue this R.N degree, so what would you suggest.
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from josinda421
Old Sep 30, 2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by payitforward View Post
I am an LPN with a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Management. I am now a clinic manager, overseeing 4 subclinics. I don't think my degree was useless, I didn't want to limit myself as an LPN. We have so many avenues that we can expand on. Never limit yourself because you think the only way you'll get somewhere is by getting your Bsn!

wow, did you have a health care management degree before you became an LPN or did you decide to persue it after you became an LPN. And what made you decide to persue health care management and has it really paid off..I know your a manager and all, but do you get paid more, and can you go farther with that degree. And why didn't you decide to go for your R.N instead.
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Old Sep 30, 2008, 10:50 PM

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I just met an LPN who is getting an online BS in health care administration. She hurt her back, and can't work as a nurse anymore.
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