Professional Profile: BSN-to-MBA
Below is a response to a question from a professional nurse (BSN) on whether or not, she should obtain an MBA degree?
“If you’re going to be ‘working for the big HMO, hospital or clinic’, you’re better off having a graduate business degree. MBA’s are dropping from the trees, so having a BSN as well will give you an advantage over the rest of the herd.”
Career Profiles: Women in Business
Before Her MBA
“Isabel Shelton was a Presidential appointee to the U.S. Department of Education. Shelton spent three years helping to develop the RESPECT program, an initiative designed to transform the recruiting, training, credentialing, and support of teachers.”
After Her MBA
“Since obtaining her MBA, Isabel Shelton has taken the ‘think global and act local’ mindset back to her hometown of Austin, Texas, where she’s served as the Director of Education and Talent Alignment for the Austin Chamber of Commerce.”
Before Her MBA
“Nicole Burns spent five years of climbing the rungs at JPMorgan Chase.”
After Her MBA
“Nicole Burns became vice president of operations JPMorgan Chase.”
Before Her MBA
“Libby Leffler being Sheryl Sandberg’s (COO of Facebook) right hand for nearly three years where she handled details ranging from managing speaking engagements to pulling together presentations.”
After Her MBA
“Libby Leffler is now driving Facebook’s global partnerships with organizations ranging from the Vatican to the White House.”
(Source: Poets & Quants)