Does it matter where you get your Masters?

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Hi everyone,

I am University shopping for a MS in Healthcare Informatics, I was just wondering if where I get my degree will have an effect on employment? I have researched a lot of programs, and I am leaning towards SNHU due to finances and location. I just wanted some input from people already in the field as to whether or not the name of the school on your diploma will matter when trying to get a job.

Thanks!

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Specializes in Hospice / Psych / RNAC.

I'm wondering the same thing...since I found out the extriodnary cost of the program I was going to go with I'm looking elsewhere now. My base line is a well respected university so...as long as the MS program is certified will it matter?

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Specializes in informatics for 10 years.

My only comment is that in the past I worked with a couple of managers who wouldn't touch those who had a degree from the online university phoenix something...check out this thread: https://allnurses.com/nursing-informatics/nurse-informatics-campus-708200.html

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Specializes in Informatics, Education, and Oncology.

I know several well established informaticists with degrees from U of Phoenix, Walden, Excelsior, U of Chicago, Northwestern, etc

What matters is that the school is accredited and the course content is in line with what you want to do in the specialty.

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Specializes in ICU.

actually the only thing we are seeing as requirements is BSN with EXPERIENCE. A masters degree is huge financial burden for what might be marginal advantage. Its becoming a power user at your facility and moving up. If you absolutely love it and excel at you - then and only then should you consider masters degree.

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