Looking for an MSN program

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I have my BSN and I am looking for an MSN program. I would like to be a CNO, so I want to go the Master's in Nursing Administration route. I have found many different types of degrees. I have seen many dual degree options including: MSN/MBA, Master's in Nursing Administration/Master's in Management, and a Masters in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. I am leaning toward the MSN/MHA option.

Any opinions on this? Which degree will provide the most opportunities for me?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Where I have worked, the CNO had a dual MSN/MBA degree. I started a dual MSN/MBA but after my first business class, I decided it was just not for me! Ugh...good luck.

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Specializes in Obstetrics/Case Management/MIS/Quality.
i have my bsn and i am looking for an msn program. i would like to be a cno, so i want to go the master's in nursing administration route. i have found many different types of degrees. i have seen many dual degree options including: msn/mba, master's in nursing administration/master's in management, and a masters in nursing and healthcare administration. i am leaning toward the msn/mha option.

any opinions on this? which degree will provide the most opportunities for me?

the cno at my hospital has an msn/mba. good luck in your endeavor!

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Specializes in oncology, telemetry, urology.

My CNO also has an MBA, but she says that MSN/MHA wasn't offered when she was attending grad school.

I am also looking at a CNO or similar position in the future and I have applied to UoP's online program for MSN/MHA. 51 credits and you have a dual degree. I don't think a candidate for a CNO position would be turned down on the type of degree alone. But I don't know for sure. I've never hired a CNO;).

Good luck and let us know what you decide!

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