SquishNurse

I feel like you are describing biostatistics, but I'm not sure. This is an area that I'm very interested in. I've tried to become enthusiastic about case management, but I feel like the profession as whole is just not for me, for various reasons which I won't get into (sorry to hijack this post). I wish I could send you a private message, but I'm fairly new and apparently don't have enough "quality posts" to send PMs yet.

I have never even thought to consider nursing as a STEM discipline. I assume that the general public doesn't think of it as such either, but I could be wrong.

Check out utilization management. I am so sorry that inpatient nursing has been such a bad experience for you. It is not for everybody, and don’t let anyone make you feel bad for wanting to leave. Also, look into public health. I liked nursing MUCH MUCH more after I left inpatient bedside.

Also posted in the CM forum: I have been a case manager for a public health department for a large metropolitan county for over 5 years. I want to stay on the case management and utilization review track for the remainder of my career. Lately, I have grown interested in pursuing a graduate degree and have noticed a few threads suggesting the MBA route. I am NOT interested in being a nurse manager or transitioning into any kind of supervisory role. So— is pursuing an MBA worthwhile for a nurse interested in staying in the CM/UM specialty? What programs are reputable? What have your experiences been? Online programs would be great as I must continue working full-time and have a child. Can anyone speak to the quality of that format? 

I have been a case manager for a public health department for a large metropolitan county for over 5 years. I want to stay on the case management and utilization review track for the remainder of my career. Lately, I have grown interested in pursuing a graduate degree and have noticed a few threads suggesting the MBA route. I am NOT interested in being a nurse manager or transitioning into any kind of supervisory role. So— is pursuing an MBA worthwhile for a nurse interested in staying in the CM/UM specialty? What programs are reputable? What have your experiences been? Online programs would be great as I must continue working full-time and have a child. Can anyone speak to the quality of that format?