What is the difference between nursing major and health science major?
Nursing specifically trains you for the nursing profession, whereas health science is a pure science. I'm sure there would be some overlap in the subject matter, but in nursing you would spend a lot more time doing practical stuff, learning actual medical treatment procedures, and bedside manner. In health science you would be studying theoretical science related to health, mainly in the fields of biology and chemistry.
Is health care management a hard major?
well i am about to start taking online college classes so i would like to know which major is not hard? Health Care Management, Health Science or Business Administration?
What degree should I do before MBA in healthcare management?
It depends on what you’re interested in. If you’re a “science person”, it would be best to have a background in, for example, health sciences or biology or even psychology. If you’re more of a “business/administration person”, then perhaps something like accounting, human resources, management, or simply business would be your best bet.You don’t want your master’s degree to match your undergraduate degree. Instead, you want the MBA concentration to display that you have “mastered” healthcare management, with a focus in (whatever your undergraduate degree would be).With that said, ask yourself why an MBA in healthcare management? Is it because you like accounting and finance and the business aspect of healthcare? I say this because there are other degrees like an MHA (Master in Health Administration), MPH (Master in Public Health), MPP (Master in Public Policy), and even MS (Master of Science) with different concentrations.Be sure to explore other graduate degrees and not focus just on the MBA. As for undergraduate, it doesn’t really matter. People in graduate programs have VERY diverse backgrounds and don’t really make a difference!
Is it possible to get in to a master in a health care management course without relevant bachelor degree?
That really depends on the requirements of the particular master's program. Most masters programs require a B.A or B.S. degree....like everything else in life, there are exceptions, rare, but they do exist. You have to really research the programs that interest you and have a chat with the admissions representatives as well. They may know of other similar programs that may have more flexible entrance requirements that meet your particular needs and educational background.
Is majoring in a health science degree a good starting point to becoming an occupational therapist? Or in healthcare management?
As an Occupational Therapist I can speak to the first question.It depends on where you are in your education. If you are just graduating high school and your end goal is to be an Occupational Therapist, I would look into schools with entry level Occupational Therapy programs which can cut about a year off of your education. Fewer years=fewer student loans=happiness.If, on the other hand you are already attending a university without an entry level OT program, then I would say a health science degree may be a good degree before you apply to Masters level Occupational Therapy programs. I say "may" because basically what your degree is called does not matter. What matters is that you do your research and find out what prerequisites the specific OT programs you are applying to have, and take those classes. Once you have taken those prerequisites, the name of the degree you end up with is unimportant as you will only use your Master's of OT pedigree once you have graduated (Sara, MOTR). In my class there were individuals with degrees in kinesiology, psychology, biology, health science, occupational science, etc. Have fun with it and take classes in areas that interest you. Your undergraduate degree is a time to have fun and experience as much as you can!
Jobs with Bachelor of Science in Allied Health?
Education is never worthless. You don't say if you have completed the bachelors? If so, you can work just about anywhere in a hospital. You just may have to be flexibile with what department. A bachelors makes you great management material. You can also consider teaching. Which is what I stumbled into. I teach at the same school that I got my Surgical Technology certificate. Of course, I went on to get my associates in Surgical Sciences online. And that is what made me eligible for the job. And, I'm almost done with my bachelors in management now. The health profession is like no other. There are quite a few areas where the piece of paper is all they need - they're going to train you to do what you need to do regardless. But it will mean beating the pavement and knocking on doors. If you haven't finished the degree, how far along are you? Why not pursue the nursing degree now? If you are having these doubts now, go speak to your counselor. It may be that a great deal of your credits will transfer into the nursing program. You may lose some, but you won't know until you check it out. Do some soul searching. If time and money were no object, what part of the medical field would you want to focus on? And then find balance between what you want and what is feasible.
Bachelor Of Science In Health Administration Long Term Care (BSHA) VS. Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (BSN)?
Hello there! Thank you in advance for reading my post. I'm currently the first person within my family to go to college therefore it's hard for me to seek help from my family as they are just unsure of the whole college process as I am. For a while now, I have been wanting to pursue a BSN. Ideally becoming a home care director/manager of some sort later down the road. I have a huge passion for home care for the elder. I'm currently a home care associate, and my manager has a BSN. What my main question is, for my case, which degree would be best to obtain? The BSN or BSHA? Any huge job differences (positions prefer a BSN over BSHA/salary)? I do not want to work in a hospital as a traditional RN might want to. Also, which schools might be the best for me? I come from a middle class family and also have never been a straight A student like most of these programs require. I mean let's be realistic. Right now I am looking at University of Phoenix. Thank you :) Alexus
What kind of job can one get with a bachelors in Health care management?
You should look for hospitals or long-term care facilities that need and intern (Management Trainee) that will allow you to create a path for yourself to move up. I just graduated Virginia Tech. I was a Biology and Psychology dual major. My plans were to go to Physician Assistant school and eventually become an healthcare administrator later in life (40 or 50). I was thinking that I had to go back to school and get my Master's degree in Healthcare administration or Business administration (which is still of interest to me in order make a more competitive salary); however, I found on Yahoo Jobs(and not its not a gimick. because. i used careerbuilder and monsterjobs.com too..lol..) a healthcare administration job near where I live. Although, I was thinking about PA school, I thought maybe I'd just go ahead and apply to see if I would get it. I interviewed with the CEO, and I began working the next week. I was surprised that I even got it. I was a student manager at a restaurant, but that's not healthcare! I had no healthcare management experience at all--just passion for the industry. The other intern has an MBA! But the absolute benefit of the program is once my trainee period is up (one year) then I will be placed in the Administrator in Training program (typically know by AIT program), licensed as a Healthcare administrator and I can CHOOSE if i was to become a Chief Development Officer(work in the corporate office) or a Chief Administrative officer (work in the post acute facilities). The CAO's begin at $80,000. that would be amazing....and just to think I'm just 23. The hospital here had a similar program that I was going to look into. They seek employees to put in the administrative track to become COO. So my advice to you would be be passionate about the field, Find an organization that seeks to train and develop new administrators, and learn all that you can because sometimes university doesn't give you an in-depth look at the industry, just and overview. Hands on is key. You may also seek to volunteer with and organization, demonstrate your skills well and your desire to learn. Never turn down a job now matter how hard it may seem. Its going to be a learn process. Good luck!
What can one do with a health science bachelor’s degree without plans for advancing their studies (i.e., medicine, pharmacy)?
I am in the middle of a career change and have just completed my BS in Health Sciences with an option in Public Administration and Management. I am going to pursue a management or supervisory position within Health Care system. My University also offered and option in Occupational Health and Safety that involved more environmental science and safety administration within workplace or city establishments. You can also pursue a teaching degree in this field. Most people will pursue positions within healthcare and health departments or community health specialists.