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.