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I can't speak to health care administration per-say, but what I can tell you goes accross the board when it comes to employment and education.  That is simply that the more education you have the more employable you become, and the more you will be paid, but that is never a reason to doubt yourself.  Getting a job is more about how impressive you are to an employer than your exact level of education.  If you have a good resume, and you have good self presentation, and you're not afraid or unwilling to pound the pavement untill you find that open door, then you will find a job.

That said, I always encourage those who are thinking about more education to seek it, because if you are thinking about it, chances are it's something you want for yourself anyway.

Good luck with everything.

I'M SORRY, BUT EXACTLY HOW CAN YOU BE PURSUING A DEGREE IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION WITH NO IDEA OF WHAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DO WITH THAT DEGREE?  PARDON MY SARCASM, BUT WHAT ARE THEY TEACHING YOU THERE?  DON'T THEY GIVE YOU SOME IDEA OF THE TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES YOU WILL BE PERFORMING AS A GRADUATE OF THIS PROGRAM?  FOR ONE THING, THE NAME OF THE DEGREE ALONE SPEAKS VOLUMES OF WHAT YOU CAN DO. I SEE MANY, MANY ADS IN THE CLASSIFIEDS FOR A PERSON WITH YOUR EDUCATION.  I SUSPECT THAT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO INTO A GREAT MANY DOCTOR'S OFFICES AND RUN THE SHOW. AT THE VERY LEAST, I WOULD THINK THAT YOU SHOULD BE QUALIFIED TO GO INTO ONE OF THE THOUSANDS OF SMALL PRIVATE (DOCTOR) PRACTICE'S AND MANAGE THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS.  MAYBE I'M WRONG, BUT ISN'T THAT WHAT HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATORS DO?  ALSO, DON'T JUST AIM FOR A MD'S PRACTICE, AS THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT HEALTHCARE FIELDS OUT THERE AND ONE MAY BE MORE APPROPRIATE OR COMFORTABLE FOR YOU. LOOK INTO DENTISTS, PODIATRISTS, CHIROPRACTORS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, AND EYE DOCTORS FOR EXAMPLE. START SMALL AND, WHO KNOWS, MAYBE ONE DAY YOU'LL BE A BIG SHOT IN A HOSPITAL!!!  LOOK, FIND AN ADVERTISED POSITION THAT YOU FEEL CAPABLE OF DOING AND GO APPLY FOR IT. REALLY, WHAT'S THE WORST THING THEY CAN SAY TO YOU?  NO?  OH WELL, BOO HOO!!!  IF THAT'S THE WORST YOU GET, SO WHAT!!!  MOVE ON TO THE NEXT ONE AND ALWAYS BE SURE TO TAKE NOTE OF YOUR MISTAKES.  YOU ARE ONLY A FOOL IF YOU COME OUT OF A BAD SITUATION LIKE THAT WITHOUT HAVING LEARNED SOMETHING AND MADE NOTE OF IT SO YOU DON'T DO IT AGAIN. YOU SEEM TO BE A RATHER "TOGETHER" PERSON TO ME, FROM THE SMALL AMOUNT OF INFORMATON YOU PROVIDE. I GATHER YOU ARE A SINGLE PARENT, RAISING A DAUGHTER AND GOING TO SCHOOL?  SOUNDS LIKE A RATHER DETERMINED PERSON TO ME. ONCE YOU ACQUIRE GAINFUL EMPLOHMENT, I HOPE YOU CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION - AT NIGHT IF NEED BE.  NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE THAT ACCOMPLISHMENT AWAY FROM YOU AND IT WILL ONLY WORK IN YOUR FAVOR TO BUILD A BETTER LIFE FOR YOU AND YOUR LITTLE GIRL. YOU HAVE THE WORLD BY THE BALLS, NOW GET OUT THERE AND BE THE ADMINISTRATOR IN AN OFFICE AND SHOW 'EM HOW IT'S DONE GIRL!!! BEST OF LUCK!!!

HI!

I, myself am going back to college for bachellor's in healthcare administration.  (I am currently a certified ophthalmic medical technologist with specialty in surgery (WHAT A MOUTHFULL)!!!! Even with this degree, I am unable to find a job in my chosen feild.  And, that's with 25 yrs experience, so, I moved on.  Talk to your guidance counselor.  Find out what to expect.  Go talk to your counselor with a list of questions already formulated you want to know.  This way, you will be able to get more info.  Also ask if they have job placement there.  They do where I'm going.  I also asked to do an externship, as this will not only give me some experience upon graduation, it will  also let me know what to expect, most importantly!  I really admire all you are doing, it can't be easy. But, like you were told, the more education, the better your resume will look, as long as you appear confident in yourself and your knowledge.  Do some research on the various types of physicians you might be interested working with, so you can ask pertinent questions. You will be prepared, and look MUCH better off for it.  There are many schools geared towards the working public.  They basically have flexible night classes. 

With this degree, the door is wide open to you.  Check out ALL options.  Hospitals, OR nurses, all different Dr. offices, multi-practice offices,  multi- location practices, etc.  Maybe you might want to start "small", and move on up the ladder, once you gain more knowledge.

Make sure you will be taking computer courses, also, as well as math-algebra.  (you never know when things like math/stat will come in handy, esp. if having to do worksheets, analyzing areas to save money, expand, or whatever it is they want you to do.)  Personally, I want to be able to say I have an answer, or be able to GET an answer to whatever I need.  Even though I HATE some of the courses I know I will be taking!  I wil just have to study harder in these, and not ignore them, as I don't like them.  I know myself, and know I don't do well in an area I dislike, as I don't know it as well.  SO, I want to learn from past mistake, and not do that again!  Keep eyes wide open, and be flexible. If able and still interested, continue your education, by all means...but, after you get your 1st degree, you will KNOW if you want to chose this feild and continue!  BEST of luck, and sorry for the novel! OH, look in newspapers ALREADY, and see what type of administrative jobs are

available, and the list of necessary qualifications.  This will help you alot in the long run..you will be prepared with the knowledge needed, and make sure to get it!  I have also signed up online, and jobs are sent my way, when I click on one, it will go to the page, where you can read again, the qualifications needed.  The more you are armed with, the better!  SORRY for the "novel"--best of luck, 

lelionsun 

I would definitely recommend you continue with a Bachelors degree in healthcare administration. No doubt healthcare workers remain in great demand, but did you know that nearly 30% of all first-line managers, supervisors and administrative support workers will have a Bachelor's degree or more. You could check out the healthcare adminstration degree program at CollegeAmerica where I graduated from. It comes highly recommended.