Post by estrellita on Jan 23, 2015 21:09:07 GMT -5
Just my bachelor's. I thought about going to grad school but I didn't know what I wanted to go for. I'd probably do something like school advising (leaning toward college level, but maybe HS or elementary) or HR type stuff. My psych degree was really focused on HR and industrial/organizational psych and less on clinical or counseling. I would also potentially be interested in child psychology. I'm really interested in psychological disorders, but it's not something I wanted to do for a job.
I currently have an associate's. I originally graduated from a vocational school for dental assisting, and later went to a CC for my AAS in Accounting. I thought I was done after vocational school, then I thought I was definitely done after I got my AAS. Now I feel like I'm already halfway to a BS and I need to keep going, especially because I've moved into a non-accounting field and I have so much more to learn. Plus, the company I work for has a pretty great tuition reimbursement program.
I hope get at least a master's, MSN--family nurse practitioner; but the NP may become a doctorate, so I may be getting a DNP--Doctor of Nursing Practice. this will be when we're done having kids and the youngest is in school. I can't work full-time, go to school, and raise young children all at the same time.
Post by estrellita on Jan 23, 2015 21:27:55 GMT -5
I have a follow up question and didn't want to make a s/o thread, haha. Is a degree required for your current job?
It's not for mine. I am the most educated person in my department except maybe my boss (I'm not sure actually if he went to college or what for). Actually more than most people in my general area. I can see why it's not required for my particular job because, well, it's not that hard to do, haha. My degree hasn't really helped me job-wise other than just having some different experiences than my coworkers that I think benefit my development. Oh well. I'm ok with that, because I don't really see myself working directly in my "field" unless I decide to go back to school. I have enough loans though...
to follow up with estrellita's question, yes. at least an associates (ADN) is required for my job (official job title is charge nurse now, no longer merely staff nurse, ha).
I have a follow up question and didn't want to make a s/o thread, haha. Is a degree required for your current job?
Yes. A nursing degree is required to be an RN and my hospital requires you have a bachelor's degree. My manager has a masters in nursing education and the director also has a masters degree.
to follow up with estrellita's question, yes. at least an associates (ADN) is required for my job (official job title is charge nurse now, no longer merely staff nurse, ha).
I have a follow up question and didn't want to make a s/o thread, haha. Is a degree required for your current job?
Yes. A nursing degree is required to be an RN and my hospital requires you have a bachelor's degree. My manager has a masters in nursing education and the director also has a masters degree.
one of the many reasons I would prefer working at YOUR hospital over mine. I wish it was a requirement to have a master's to be a manager.
I have a follow up question and didn't want to make a s/o thread, haha. Is a degree required for your current job?
It's recommended but not required for my current position. However, I want to move up in my department and a BS would be very helpful in making that happen.
Post by wanderingenough on Jan 23, 2015 21:55:26 GMT -5
I have a Masters and it's beneficial, but not required, for my job. I contemplate someday taking nursing classes to compliment my work. I'm currently the only one on my team without an RN or MD. I'm not sure it's worth it though, as the only places nearby that I could take night classes aren't super well respected by the nurses I know.
pooh8402 - One of my good friends and "career mentors" just wrapped up her DNP. She really seemed to enjoy the experience. She is on the nurse executive team at her hospital--I think Director of Quality.
Bachelors degree. The only way I will go back to school is to change careers. When I figure out what I want to be when I grow up, I may think about it.
Yes. A nursing degree is required to be an RN and my hospital requires you have a bachelor's degree. My manager has a masters in nursing education and the director also has a masters degree.
one of the many reasons I would prefer working at YOUR hospital over mine. I wish it was a requirement to have a master's to be a manager.
It's also one of the many reasons why this is the best hospital I've worked at. I've had some seriously terrible managers that had no business being in a management positions at other hospitals.
Post by jennybee1018 on Jan 24, 2015 0:12:33 GMT -5
I have an Assiciate's degree, a Bachelor's degree (Business Communicaton) and a Masters (Professional Leadership with a concentration in Training & Development). I think a PhD would be fun, but I've watched DH go through it (Philosophy), and ive seen enough to know I'm not ready for that yet! Maybe when we're back in the US someday.
I think a Bachelor's degree is required for my job (Payroll), but my training background has definitely come in handy from time to time. especily now as we've just moved to a new Payroll system & I've had to do a lot of training for the employees :-D
I have an Assiciate's degree, a Bachelor's degree (Business Communicaton) and a Masters (Professional Leadership with a concentration in Training & Development). I think a PhD would be fun, but I've watched DH go through it (Philosophy), and ive seen enough to know I'm not ready for that yet! Maybe when we're back in the US someday.
I think a Bachelor's degree is required for my job (Payroll), but my training background has definitely come in handy from time to time. especily now as we've just moved to a new Payroll system & I've had to do a lot of training for the employees :-D
I used to do payroll. I have a bachelors but I don't remember if it was required for the job. What software do you use? We used Kronos, which seemed so antiquated. Believe they've since changed or are planning to change software.
I have a BS in Finance, and BS in Accounting. I went back for Accounting a couple of year later when I decided I liked it better, and had a good job doing it
Luckily I needed 150 hours to sit the CPA exam, and my Finance hours counted towards it, so I actually didn't "waste" anything!
I have an Assiciate's degree, a Bachelor's degree (Business Communicaton) and a Masters (Professional Leadership with a concentration in Training & Development). I think a PhD would be fun, but I've watched DH go through it (Philosophy), and ive seen enough to know I'm not ready for that yet! Maybe when we're back in the US someday.
I think a Bachelor's degree is required for my job (Payroll), but my training background has definitely come in handy from time to time. especily now as we've just moved to a new Payroll system & I've had to do a lot of training for the employees :-D
I used to do payroll. I have a bachelors but I don't remember if it was required for the job. What software do you use? We used Kronos, which seemed so antiquated. Believe they've since changed or are planning to change software.
I used to do payroll. I have a bachelors but I don't remember if it was required for the job. What software do you use? We used Kronos, which seemed so antiquated. Believe they've since changed or are planning to change software.
Oh, Kronos. That's what we use.
My hospital uses kronos too. I hate clocking in/out using it. It goes down like once a month.
I have an Assiciate's degree, a Bachelor's degree (Business Communicaton) and a Masters (Professional Leadership with a concentration in Training & Development). I think a PhD would be fun, but I've watched DH go through it (Philosophy), and ive seen enough to know I'm not ready for that yet! Maybe when we're back in the US someday.
I think a Bachelor's degree is required for my job (Payroll), but my training background has definitely come in handy from time to time. especily now as we've just moved to a new Payroll system & I've had to do a lot of training for the employees :-D
I used to do payroll. I have a bachelors but I don't remember if it was required for the job. What software do you use? We used Kronos, which seemed so antiquated. Believe they've since changed or are planning to change software.
Well we used to have a super old DOS based system, but as of January 1, we've switched to Workday. It's been a interesting transition to say the least!!
First pay goes out this week - I'm hoping everything goes smoothly!!