Nursing student with management aspirations and questions

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Hello, everyone,

I'm a student currently pursuing my BSN, and I will graduate in 2008 (despite my name :-)). I'm interested in the informatics field, but even more interested in management. I do have a couple of questions, however.

First off, after I graduate with my BSN, I am wanting to pursue a master's degree. I'm giving a lot of thought to the University of Phoenix's online MSN/MBA program. It sounds like what I'm looking for, and the price seems to be right. My main question is this: will this degree give me a significant edge in the management arena? And if so, does anyone know how U of P is viewed by hospitals, or even online programs in general? I know U of P says that the vast majority of their students are happy with the education they received and how it helped their careers, but I'm curious to hear from people who are in the field.

Some more info on me: I've worked in hospitals since I was 16, and have served as a registrar, unit secretary, and tech. I like the RN's role, but I think I could probably make more difference in management. I've also had a lot of people tell me I would make an excellent manager. I'm just curious as to what I can do now to prepare myself for a management role. I have a job lined up at my current hospital for when I graduate, and I'd like to move up here. But what can I do to make my resume look good to another hospital should I decide to take my first management steps elsewhere? I'm curious to hear from both new and veteran managers.

Thanks in advance!

-Ed

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