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Help me figure out where to go - timeinawrinkle - 01-04-2025
Current position: Hybrid nursing-administrative/clerical position for a non-profit healthcare company. I do telephone nursing but also a bunch of other things involving computers. Because I am an LPN (college diploma instead of degree)instead of an RN, I cannot move "up" unless I move up in Nursing (not something I care to do) or with a degree.
Goal: Moving "up" into the ranks of my company, also getting a raise.
I'm struggling to find where to go next to get a higher degree that might make use of what I have, and preferably would be healthcare/health focused. Advice seriously needed! I am also open to Religious degree due to the nature of my organization.
*Bonus: Classes that work on my own schedule instead of the "submit this on Sunday" and the dreaded "respond to two classmates in the forum" would be fabulous.
My credits thus far. Currently working through more Sophia classes
Community college GE
Success & study skills (1)
Intro to Chemistry plus Lab (4)
Anatomy & Physiology (5)
Introduction to Computers (3)
Life Span Development -Psychology (3)
Expository Writing (3)
Nursing focused:
Practical Nursing I (11)
Practical Nursing II (12)
Practical Nursing III (10)
Sophia Classes Completed So Far
Intro to College Mathematics
Intro to Information Technology
US History I
Conflict Resolution
Sophia Classes In Progress
Approaches to Religion
Environmental Science
RE: Help me figure out where to go - bjcheung77 - 01-05-2025
You may want to complete the addendum and template, did you complete the BOG AAS in your previous thread? https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Need-8-credits-for-Pierpont-BOG-AAS-right
RE: Help me figure out where to go - davewill - 01-08-2025
Do you think a business administration degree would work for your situation? Since you're already a nurse, having business admin would give you tools to move up into management. Business is a very straightforward path to DIY a degree.
RE: Help me figure out where to go - bjcheung77 - 01-08-2025
If you did do the Pierpont BOG AAS, I would go for the UMPI BAS with a minor of your choice, be it Management, MIS, PM... If you haven't done the BOG AAS, then switch that to the BLS with the choice of minors (similar to the BAS)