Worth it?

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Specializes in Student.

Is going back for a nursing degree (specifically a BSN) worth it if you're mostly interested in the public health/community health aspect of it instead of the bedside? I'm curious to hear from current nurses in either of these positions.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Sure it is, at least to me. What would define "worth it" for you?

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Specializes in Student.
6 hours ago, Nurse SMS said:

Sure it is, at least to me. What would define "worth it" for you?

I guess just worth it as opposed to going straight for an MPH or another higher education public health degree. 

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

That doesn't tell me much. Are you look at pay? Job opportunities? Personal fulfillment? What, exactly, would make one worth it over the other?

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Specializes in Student.

yes all of those! mostly in terms of job opportunities, marketability, and career growth

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Specializes in CRRN.

If you want to become a public health nurse then yes, you should definitely get one especially one that offers that certificate.

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