Specialties Management
Published Oct 1, 2003
Can I be a nurse manager with just a BSN?
Or do I need additional degrees?
Can I get accepted with a business minor?
renerian, BSN, RN
5,693 Posts
Depends on the facility policy/preference and the market where you live.
renerian
passing thru
655 Posts
Absolutely !!
The degree opens the doors for you.
After that it is what you personally bring to the management position that you want.
Research the position and list the skills/talents YOU rank as
necessary for the job.
In management , the degree opens the door. Only your competency will keep you in.
Priorities on the CEO's list are:
Communication skills- - - - - - sink or swim , it's usually # 1
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Think on your feet? Stay focused? Handle several projects at once? See the projects through to the end? See the big picture? And how your dept fits? Think "outside the box"?
and,
Communication skills !
ceecel.dee, MSN, RN
869 Posts
Yes you can!
teeituptom, BSN, RN
4,283 Posts
I was a nurse manager several times in my career. I have an AD degree.
SmilingBluEyes
20,964 Posts
yes....
some places, even an ADN is sufficient.
depends on place and need.
stevierae
1,085 Posts
Originally posted by MJB Can I be a nurse manager with just a BSN? Or do I need additional degrees? Can I get accepted with a business minor?
You can.
The better question is: Why the HE** would you want to?
Who would want the headaches?
Well, I guess someone has to do it. Just don't become one of those managers that is all about cutting costs and making the troops (us!) miserable.
Seriously, though, MJB, good luck in your endeavors! :kiss
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