What kind of jobs are available with a BSN/MBA?

bsn graduate · Dec 11, 2008

I have a BSN and got an MBA last spring. As several members have suggested, CRNA and MBA are greatly divergent career paths. You really have to decide what you want to do when you grow up
My current job is case management. I had the position prior to the MBA, but was in the program when I interviewed, so it did help secure the job. At some point in the future, I will likely move into a more admin type position, or potentially even exit the nursing field entirely. In the meantime, it definitely gives me a different view of healthcare. I would consider the MBA more applicable to what I want to do in the future, but if you are looking to stay and continue as a nurse administrator, then a clinical nursing leader MSN may be what you want: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/FactSheets/CNLFactSheet.htm
CRNA is a great specialty, if that is what you want to do. If you only choose it because the payback is high, you may want to rethink career aspirations. It certainly is no fun to hate your job.
There are some great books out there on discovering your career paths. There is one titled "Now, Discover your Strengths" (http://www.marcusbuckingham.com/books/discover-strengths.php) that is quite good.
Good Luck on whatever you decide.

Hi I want to persue an MBA and want to go towards hospital adminstration. I currently have a BSN. How much exeriance did you have as a nurse before you went for an MBA and is the rn experiance a determing factor for getting an adminstration job? Thanks