Need some advice

[ss20ts]

I’ve been applying to everything from find. Mostly healthcare related. Epic analyst, healthcare coordinator, healthcare manager, transformation analyst, clinical analyst, among many other types. Thank you for the recommendation!!

Do you have any experience in those positions? The healthcare field really seems to want people with experience. It's hard to get experience when you struggle to get hired in the first place.

[tpell1219]

It's great you're getting advice and recommended pathways, one thing to note is not to rush yourself into getting a job.  If the job doesn't suit you properly or isn't the right type of job for you.  You may want to take a look at HR/Organizational Management jobs at Amazon, UPS, whatever companies that jump to mind and apply to them even though they may not be actively listing them, it can be companies big and small, you can send them your details or a link to your social media that has your resume.  You just want to get your info out there to prospective companies, some might not be hiring but may notice they may need someone sooner or later and your info just pops up at the right time... You're not going to do a mass blast of your info to people, you're actively sending it to companies you're interested in and maybe local, or niche markets, etc...

Thanks BJ. I haven’t been searching for HR/organizational management roles. Mainly because I have so much healthcare experience. I’ll reach out of my comfort zone and look into HR roles.

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I’ve been applying to everything from find. Mostly healthcare related. Epic analyst, healthcare coordinator, healthcare manager, transformation analyst, clinical analyst, among many other types. Thank you for the recommendation!!

Do you have any experience in those positions? The healthcare field really seems to want people with experience. It's hard to get experience when you struggle to get hired in the first place.

I have 13 years of experience in healthcare as a medical assistant. Six of those years I worked for one of the top hospital systems in the country. Unfortunately, I don’t have experience with a bachelors which is what employers are looking for.

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I just graduated from TESU a few weeks ago, and I fear I might end up in your position. TESU is great for mid-career professionals with strong connections and experience who need a degree to advance. The institution also seems good for others wanting to get fast and cheap alt-credit based degrees. However, TESU doesn't provide much help gaining connections and experience if you don't bring them to the table. Unlike some other universities, there aren't any significant internship or co-op programs, job fairs, or other referral pathways. The new career services person is great for figuring out resumes and LinkedIn, but that only goes so far. Thus, TESU students without a plan need to build their own career picture.  
As a younger person just entering the professional workforce, I knew I'd have to do more than just get a degree. I successfully found and completed several internships and fellowships. However, they weren't directly relevant to what I'll likely do next as a career and they didn't lead to ongoing relationships. I didn't get the chance to take on more pertinent experience because the timing and situations didn't work out.  
Now, I'm done with college but don't know what's next. Of course I'm attending job fairs, speaking with recruiters, applying to positions, etc. Nine months of that hasn't led anywhere useful. None of the opportunities I pursued went terribly far. Roles are closed, the company goes another direction, budget is cut, recruiter ghosts, went with someone else, etc. I'm also limited by my health; many jobs aren't suitable for me or want me to move away from my support system.  
I have two paths forward I'm considering. First is moving on to graduate school, while strongly pursuing relevant internships. Stretching out my status as a student will let me continue to be eligible for intern roles and other similar opportunities. I can do that for free via the Thunderbird program. This time around, I'll focus on positions with pathways that resonate for me.  
Next is pivoting to a more freelance/entrepreneurial/independent career strategy. Thanks to the internet, it's possible to carve out your own niche business online.

Ugh it’s a struggle. I earned my degrees at 32 years old. I had a lot of experience and figured I would have that on my side. Nope. I honestly think the job market is terrible for new graduates. I was so proud to be a TESU graduate and now I just feel like I wasted a lot of hard work and money to get my degrees. I’ve applied for internships at pharmaceutical companies where it’s entry level and they teach you a few different jobs. I didn’t get it. I even had a solid connection to get me the job and I feel like it was because I was too old. They suggested that I apply for a job that had 60% traveling. I can’t do that with my husband going through cancer treatment. Hopefully, things will look up since you’re young. Definitely get your masters degree and keep trucking along. Eventually all of the internships will pay off.

[tpell1219]

BJ, 
I’m also considering TESU’s accelerated nursing program. I live an hour away. Do you know of anyone who has attended? It’s expensive and I’d need a student loan but it might be worth it for me in the long run. I completed the first semester of LPN school awhile ago and had some family problems which led to me dropping out. Any thoughts?

[bjcheung77]

@tpell1219, for some reason I think you're wanting to do the BSNA at TESU because you want to be with your hubby and care for him more than currently. It's a hard call, it's really up to you. Is extra schooling in a different field than your current BSBA the field you want to go into? I would take the time now to hold back and decide...

A side note is that the sciences can't be tested out of, and you may need to do Statistics again, application is free for alumni. You can apply, have a talk with an academic advisor and see if that is the route for you to go, speak with the hubby as well, make sure everyone is on-board for this as you'll need a support team to assist you.

[RJ77]

Taking on student debt for another degree is probably the worst option imo. TESU's accelerated nursing BSN is $40k, is full time, requires taking classes on campus at TESU, and doing clinical hours at area facilities. If you definitely wanted to get into nursing though, finishing your LPN would probably be a much better option, and also much cheaper.

[bjcheung77]

You may want to review this thread, https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ty-at-TESU

[tpell1219]

Thanks BJ!!

[indigoshuffle]

The last thing you need is more debt. Keep plugging away, all the advice already given is on the money. Good luck, prayers, thoughts for you and your husband.