Question regarding non-nursing Healthcare Administration Careers

[RonnieNichelle RN]

Ok, I just found out yesterday that I failed out of nursing school after my second attempt at AH I and wasn't quite sure what route to take. My plan is to remain at the university I am currently attending, obtain my Bachelors of Science degree in May, and then enter a Masters in Healthcare Administration degree program. My problem is I noticed a lot of the administrative/management positions in the healthcare setting are nursing related. I wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to enter a non-nursing Healthcare Administration degree program and not know whether there will be any job opportunities out there for me to look forward to or go back to nursing.

My sister told me I should attempt nursing again, but as of now, I am quite traumatized at my experience with nursing school and can't think about doing it all over again. Maybe a few months from now I will feel differently about nursing school, who knows! Anyway, I'm just curious to know, if anyone knows, what career opportunities are out there for a non-nursing career in Healthcare Administration.

Thank you, any suggestions would be appreciated! :)

[RHIA, RN]

Have you considered Health Information Management? I left nursing briefly and went after a BS in HIM, which leads to the credentials of RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator). During clinicals for that program I met the person over HIPPA/ Security at Baylor in Dallas. He had a Masters in HA. Peaked my interest and I contacted a local school about going that direction, they required 2 years experience in health care to be accepted to the masters program. I don't know if the program you're looking at has the same requirements. In the end, I decided to go back for RN. :-)

Good luck to you!

[Mistysmoke]

I haven't been on this site for a very long time, doing a search I came across the link to this discussion. I am about to go for my Bachelor's in Healthcare Management. The school I am looking at has a program where I can also take classes to get my MBA at the same time.

I don't have a nursing degree, though I do think that while working towards the degree I want to become trained as a CNA and/or Home Health Aide because I think knowing some basics is important in life as general.

[RonnieNichelle RN]

I haven't been able to access my allnurses account in 4 months. So, I apologize for the late reply. I truly appreciate all of your suggestions and advice. You all had really good supportive advice for me I hate that I'm replying late. I decided to stick with the nursing. I've been accepted into an LPN program which begins this month. Then I'll be transitioning into a 2 month RN program next fall. I decided to stick with nursing because I wouldn't know which way to go with the Healthcare Administration degree. It was to complicated to grasp. Lol. Thank you again!

[RonnieNichelle RN]

I meant to say two semester RN program...=}