Post masters/doctorate MBA

[stepbystep12, BSN, DNP]

I'm thinking of going back to school to get my MBA. It's a thought I've had for a while. I have a DNP. I may not need it now but think I might need it in the future if I ever get into management. For those of you who have an MBA, would you advise one to get it? TIA.  

[Brandon1981]

I enjoyed my MBA courses. I have an MSN too, & in my opinion, the MBA gave me a more well-rounded understanding of business, strategy, marketing, accounting, finance, etc. For example, my MBA finance class was more detailed and applicable in general to actual finance than my MSN finance class. I went through Northern Kentucky University. 

[klone, MSN, RN]

If the sole purpose of getting your MBA would be to get into healthcare leadership/management, I would say save your money. You can easily get into leadership with a terminal nursing degree (what is your DNP in?). If you want to have a better understanding of the intricacies of healthcare leadership/administration, I would say an MHA would be more useful.

 

[stepbystep12, BSN, DNP]

klone said:

If the sole purpose of getting your MBA would be to get into healthcare leadership/management, I would say save your money. You can easily get into leadership with a terminal nursing degree (what is your DNP in?). If you want to have a better understanding of the intricacies of healthcare leadership/administration, I would say an MHA would be more useful.

 

I'm not necessarily looking into healthcare.