has anyone changed their concentration for MSN?

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Specializes in Corrections, Psych, LTC, Management.

I just started the Leadership and Management program on 3/1 , done with my first class and now Im in the middle of Organizational Leadership course and I HATE it. I currently work in management so I figured this concentration would help me advance my career and with MSN in leadership and management I can also go into education (but not really the other way around, or at least I wouldnt be as competetive for managerial positions with MSN in education , I think) Now I am realizing I HATE the content and I know there's only more of it coming my way (im only on my second class).

I was wondering if anyone switched their concentration from leadership to education and if so how was the experience? Also I would appreciate any advise you guys can give me!

Thank you!

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It's very simple to do since many of the core courses are the same. Just ask your Student Mentor to put in a program change request at the end of this term.

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Specializes in Corrections, Psych, LTC, Management.

thank you for your response. Did you attend WGU as well? if yes for which concentration ?

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

I am in the Msn education track and start may 1. I personally have not done it but I asked my mentor if I decided to change to leadership could I do it. She said yes if I did it early in the program. Unfortunately education tract has to take the organizational leadership course. If I change it would be Masters in healthcare administration. That would me my next pick at WGU. Look into that one. Good luck!

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Specializes in Corrections, Psych, LTC, Management.

I looked at the Education curriculum and saw it had that course, which is fine once, but more of it is going to be torture lol unfortunatelly thats what Leadership and management is concerned about and all that business stuff and economics is just completely over my head. I dont think I could have picked worse major for myself. I always wanted to teach but thought the $$ would be better with Leadership and Management and I could always teach with it but I dont think I can put a price on this, I know it will be torture for me. I have my phone call with my mentor tonight and I will ask her.

Thank you NC Girl BSN

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

I totally get it. I looked at both and weighed my options. The thing I liked about then Msn education track is that it did not solely focus on education in the classroom. A lot on the master programs at the brick and mortors in NC focused on teaching in the classroom and I felt that would limit getting jobs. The supervisors at the hospital I work at are called Clinical educators. I was also intrested in being a diabetic educator or working in the education department at my hospital. There is so much more to it. Good luck in whatever you decide. I know it's hard because you feel like you don't want to make the wrong decision.

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Specializes in Corrections, Psych, LTC, Management.

I think I know the answer already, I will change to MSN Education track , just thinking about it makes me more comfortable lol

Thank you for your replies!

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Yep, I just changed from Education to Leadership and Management. I can always get education certified and teach with the second, but the Education course of study is less flexible. In any case, WGU made switching easy and painless.

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