Need advice on Masters program

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I am thinking about starting on a master's degree and think that maybe a master's in business, or some other area would be more marketable in my local area since this area appears to be deluged by CNP'S, any information from anyone out there?

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depends on what you want to do afterwards. Some savvy nurses in my part of the country are getting combined MSN/MBA. More flexible and marketable.

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depends on what you want to do afterwards. Some savvy nurses in my part of the country are getting combined MSN/MBA. More flexible and marketable.

The MSN/MBA combo is my favorite combo for administration types, too.

I've worked with several nurses with MBA's and similar degrees in Health Administration, Personnel Management, etc. Yes, they learn the business stuff -- but their knowledge of nursing is still that of their entry-level degree unless they take extra advanced nursing courses or make some other special effort. They can be frustrating to work with if they see themselves as "advanced nurses," but don't have any advanced nursing knowledge. Some do a better job of recognizing that deficiency and make the effort to get that advanced nursing knowledge or else they defer to those with advanced nursing education when it comes to certain decisions. The ones who drive me crazy are the ones who think that because they have learned about business, that makes them an expert on nursing. They are two different disciplines.

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I live in central IL and in my area the MSN/MBA is the most desired degree. I did start this program but realized that business wasn't where I wanted to be. However, in the next breath, I must say that with this degree, you are very marketable.

I did the MSN in management and leadership and found management jobs available but didn't want to do that either. So, I ended up going back for a post-MSN adult health CNS certificate and with that, I've been happy.

Good luck.

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Well............you might want to consider a Master's in Health Care Administration.

It is a business degree with a public health component to it. That is what I have and have never been sorry. Right after I got my master's I landed a job with a state health department as an epidemiologist. I still have patient contact, but in a different way. Also work a lot with the bioterrorism folks as well.............very interesting work.

At least it's something to consider:idea:

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