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Learn what truly sets the UC Riverside MBA apart and how it helps in your professional growth
25 Feb 2010, 02:36
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Hello,
I am on a unique, nontraditional career path and was wondering if anyone could provide some insight or commentary on my future plans. I have two undergrad degrees, a BA in communications from Fordham U and a BSN from NYU. I am currently in a management position at a world renowned level I large teaching hospital. I am planning to use my clinical and managerial foundation to pursue the business end of the heath care industry. While I am considering the option of high-level hospital management (CNO, COO, CEO), I am much more interested in health care related VC, marketing, consulting, sales and managerial positions in pharma, biotech, managed care, insurance, devices, etc..Does my clinical background and scientific knowledge give me an edge in terms of b-school admissions and long term career options, or rather does it hurt me due to the general public's (and possibly admissions) misconception about the intelligence of those who go in to the nursing profession? Is my managerial experience applicable? In terms of my scientific scope of knowledge, I am particularly well studied in chemistry/physiology/microbiology/recombinant DNA tech. I also bring to the table intimate knowledge of the inner workings of hospital systems and an inside perspective on the dynamics among doctors, nurses, insurance/payors, medical devices, pharma, biotech, legislative matters, regulatory affairs, etc...Oh and I forgot to mention I save lives
Furthermore, I have several options in terms of a graduate degree and I am trying to choose wisely. I could get a dual degree, such as the one at Penn/Wharton, which is a MSN/MBA, but it is probably geared toward someone who mostly wants to do high-level hospital management, as the MSN is often a requisite for nurses in executive positions. I am apprehensive to do this because I feel as though it may be a watered down, illegitimate MBA. I believe the best route is a straight MBA with a health care concentration, because while I will still be eligible for many hospital executive positions, I will also be competitive in the business realm which is what I am leaning toward. I suppose my underlying question is: what do you think about an RN applying to top biz schools for an MBA? Will I be at an advantage or disadvantage? What are some of the most interesting, progressive and lucrative fields in the health care industry for top biz school grads? Note that I am nicely compensated and do not want to move laterally, but rather vertically. Thank you!
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I am on a unique, nontraditional career path and was wondering if anyone could provide some insight or commentary on my future plans. I have two undergrad degrees, a BA in communications from Fordham U and a BSN from NYU. I am currently in a management position at a world renowned level I large teaching hospital. I am planning to use my clinical and managerial foundation to pursue the business end of the heath care industry. While I am considering the option of high-level hospital management (CNO, COO, CEO), I am much more interested in health care related VC, marketing, consulting, sales and managerial positions in pharma, biotech, managed care, insurance, devices, etc..Does my clinical background and scientific knowledge give me an edge in terms of b-school admissions and long term career options, or rather does it hurt me due to the general public's (and possibly admissions) misconception about the intelligence of those who go in to the nursing profession? Is my managerial experience applicable? In terms of my scientific scope of knowledge, I am particularly well studied in chemistry/physiology/microbiology/recombinant DNA tech. I also bring to the table intimate knowledge of the inner workings of hospital systems and an inside perspective on the dynamics among doctors, nurses, insurance/payors, medical devices, pharma, biotech, legislative matters, regulatory affairs, etc...Oh and I forgot to mention I save lives
Furthermore, I have several options in terms of a graduate degree and I am trying to choose wisely. I could get a dual degree, such as the one at Penn/Wharton, which is a MSN/MBA, but it is probably geared toward someone who mostly wants to do high-level hospital management, as the MSN is often a requisite for nurses in executive positions. I am apprehensive to do this because I feel as though it may be a watered down, illegitimate MBA. I believe the best route is a straight MBA with a health care concentration, because while I will still be eligible for many hospital executive positions, I will also be competitive in the business realm which is what I am leaning toward. I suppose my underlying question is: what do you think about an RN applying to top biz schools for an MBA? Will I be at an advantage or disadvantage? What are some of the most interesting, progressive and lucrative fields in the health care industry for top biz school grads? Note that I am nicely compensated and do not want to move laterally, but rather vertically. Thank you!
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25 Feb 2010, 18:53
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VC is dam near impossible to get into without either a banking/finance background OR a very long track record related to a specific field (say pharma R&D).
That said your background would be very unique and helpful when it comes to recruiting. As for getting into b-school, the fact it is unique would likely help, but not to a huge degree.
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Your management experience and experience on the business side of hospital management would be VERY valuable to future employers.
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11 Mar 2010, 22:20
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i apologize in advance for not remembering the exact details, but a few months ago i went to a networking event at the johnson and johnson headquarters in NJ. one of the speakers was a VP at JnJ, and she spoke about her story. she started out as an RN, and then eventually switched to a sales role in JnJ, and then just basically worked her way both laterally and up. i'm pretty sure she got her MBA at some point, but don't quote me on that.
anyway, point is you can make it work, even if the moves you make aren't always a straight path. i think the fact that you already have management experience is huge. i dont think your background will be particularly helpful or hurtful in your application process... schools typically admit 1/3 business people, 1/3 engineers, and 1/3 other (more or less). as long as your story is coherent - and from your post it sounds like you do have a great story - then i think you could put out a good app
i'm sorry i don't recall the VP's name or email address, but if i can get hold of that i'll send you a PM
anyway, point is you can make it work, even if the moves you make aren't always a straight path. i think the fact that you already have management experience is huge. i dont think your background will be particularly helpful or hurtful in your application process... schools typically admit 1/3 business people, 1/3 engineers, and 1/3 other (more or less). as long as your story is coherent - and from your post it sounds like you do have a great story - then i think you could put out a good app
i'm sorry i don't recall the VP's name or email address, but if i can get hold of that i'll send you a PM
