The benefits of MBA with BSN

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I am wondering if getting my MBA, MSN or DNP is worth it for me right now, but I just can't stand bedside nursing anymore!

Let me tell you a little bit about myself.

I graduated last year with my ASN and more recently with my BSN in December. I have been in bedside nursing since October, and it is just not filling my cup. I am unhappy and dread each day that I have to go in. I drive an hour each way to work (which has a little bit to do with it but I honestly don't mind the drive as much as I thought I would), and our budget keeps getting smaller and smaller and more patients keep getting added to our load! It is a small community hospital and apparently "not that difficult" per more experienced nurses but I just don't love it. Aren't you supposed to do what you love?

I feel that I'm ready to go back to school to continue to advance my career. I would like to get into administration, therefore I am debating on MSN vs MBA. Do you believe that one is more beneficial than the other, based on your experience? I also debated on possibly getting a DNP but I am unsure how I feel about that as well. I enjoy management, I just do not know if I want to be under the constant stress of the hospital life. Does anyone have any advice for these paths? School is expensive so I want to make sure I am making the right choice and that I'm happy.

I'm 23 years old right now, and I just want to be done with school while I'm ahead and while I have the time. Please be honest and tell me what you think.

Thank you! :)

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