If you attended a four-year program to earn your BSN, congratulations — you are already halfway through meeting most Master of Business Administration (MBA) program qualifications!
The only requirement(s) you might not meet prior to applying for an MBA program is the completion of a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Typically, one or the other is required to apply for a program, but it is rarely ever both.
So, check out what MBA programs interest you, what their admission qualifications are, and find test prep resources!
In short, you are not far from earning an MBA in nursing or health administration!
Are you feeling burnt out? Ready to make a change in a healthcare facility? Looking to start your own business?
Whatever the case may be, there are so many opportunities beyond the beside with an MBA in nursing fields! Here are just a few careers you can go into after earning an MBA:
If you are looking to understand the business side of a healthcare facility and be able to apply your nursing knowledge to make changes, then earning an MBA might be the right call for you!
Not only are these very influential positions, but they also have great salaries, too!
Of course, this can vary depending on your previous school experience, the program that you choose, and your current work schedule, the average MBA program can be completed in two years (if student is full-time).
However, if you are a full-time nurse, being a full-time student may not be possible, but do not worry; there are online, part-time MBA programs available to those who work during the week!
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