Masters in Healthcare Admin or certificate?? Any ideas or suggestions??

[rebel100]

Thanks Jennifer (cookderosa)......I do have my BA from TESC so could conceivably get into one of those direct entry MSN programs. I agree that they are expensive, but it just sounds like the best way to get it all done it the least amount of time. I have completed all my pre-reqs for nursing school, but will need to take them over again because they are all over 5 years old which sucks! I'm also up against the fact that even the basic courses english, math etc will not transfer in to most any program from TESC since I tested out. The local tech school here will only give me credit for 2 cleps! so to them I don't even have a BA. I really don't have time to start from scratch....What a quandry!

But finishing in the least amount of time if it means a mountain of debt won't really help your situation. I would be so very leery of taking on substantial debt...you really can't afford that.

You may have an issue with the pre-reqs being >5 years old...or you may not, it depends on the specific program. Your local school might care...but usually a Masters program is simply looking for a confirmed Bachelors...there are exceptions of course.

Know also that since you have a BA you won't be eligible for the PELL grant.

[bsinsc]

Jennifer and all,

Thanks again for your reply. Have you heard of any other programs in healthcare that are hybid or online that I might have a chance at other than RN? I just don't know how I can spend the time and $ needed to get it at this point in my life. I've been looking into nuclear medicine, sonography, etc but again there are no programs nearby.

Thanks!
Jill

[rebel100]

Jennifer and all,

Thanks again for your reply. Have you heard of any other programs in healthcare that are hybid or online that I might have a chance at other than RN? I just don't know how I can spend the time and $ needed to get it at this point in my life. I've been looking into nuclear medicine, sonography, etc but again there are no programs nearby.

Thanks!
Jill

Got a hyperbaric chamber nearby...like used in wound care? Might be an option. I know locally even an EMT-Basic can go to the HBO school which is usually only 1-2 weeks. The job pays $15-20/hr in Central Florida

[rebel100]

Looks like a CNA would qualify....check out #1, Manual and scroll to the first page National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Training and Certification

[bsinsc]

Never heard of this certification and I think we have one nearby. Will definitely look into it. Interesting!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like a CNA would qualify....check out #1, Manual and scroll to the first page National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Training and Certification

[rebel100]

Never heard of this certification and I think we have one nearby. Will definitely look into it. Interesting!!!!!!!!!!

An experienced technologist, in the right place, can make considerably more than your average RN. We are having trouble finding a senior technologist to run the program here...they all want too much money to leave wherever they are.

[rebel100]

An overview of the job Alert Diver | Working Under Pressure: Certified Hyperbaric Technician

The course descriptions are here, initial course is only 1 week, cost $1000 http://www.hyperbaricmedicine.com/Brochu...ochure.pdf

Better yet...South Carolina based training http://www.palmettohealth.org/body.cfm?id=3235

[bsinsc]

Rebel.....what kind of tech?? surgical?

[rebel100]

HBO technologist