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Earn an Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies at Wesley College

With Wesley's Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (ALS), students may earn their entire degree at Wesley College. What are the benefits of pursuing an associate degree?

• Increased Earning Potential
• Increased Employment Possibilities
• More Affordable
• Gives foundation for continuing onto earning higher degrees

If you are interested in learning more about our ALS program, visit our website

Master of Science in Business Administration Degree While Working

Earning a MBA can be challenging, exciting, and incredibly beneficial.  Many can earn their masters while working .  How do you decide if this is for you?

• Explore different options available to you and look into admission requirements.  If possible, attend a class.
• Find out if your company will pay for part or all of your tuition.
• Learn to manage your time.
• Choose a program that interests you, as well as gives you future earning and networking opportunities.
• Develop your team building skills.
• Use your new skills in your current job.

At Wesley College, MBA degrees are designed for professionals who want to combine practical business experience with a mastery of business theory.  The MBA program is offered in an accelerated format. Concentrations are available in Executive Leadership and Sustainability.

Masters of Business Administration Degrees in Higher Demand

A Masters of Business Administration degree is considered one of the most prestigious and sought after degrees. Earning your MBA can lead to a higher salary, a position in management, and marketability in an ever-evolving job market.

At Wesley College, MBA degrees are designed for professionals who want to combine practical business experience with a mastery of business theory.  The MBA program is offered in an accelerated format. Concentrations are available in Executive Leadership and Sustainability.  

The M.B.A. hiring stagnation that took place during the recession has reached an end and more business school graduates are getting jobs, according to an analysis of data provided to U.S. News by business schools nationwide. 

According to the US News & World Report, the 2011 Year-End Poll of Employers by the Graduate Management Admission Council shows that the 2012 MBA graduates are facing a strong job market.

They report that 75 percent of those surveyed plan to hire MBA graduates this year, which is a 16 percent increase over 2011.  In addition, close to a third of those companies plan on paying higher base salaries.

Overview of Careers in Nursing, Part 3

Technology has permeated throughout our culture and has initiated changes in how business is conducted worldwide.  The health industry is no exception.  Nurses that keep up with the evolving technologies will render themselves more relevant and are in higher demand.

The technology involved in nursing today falls into several categories -- clinical and other information systems, such as smart medical devices, electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic health records (EHR).   

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 gave the healthcare industry motivation to convert to EMR / EHR.  With the push to obtain the full incentive payout for meaningful use of EMR/ EHR, many hospitals are in the early stages of developing and implementing their systems. These organizations need the assistance of nurses, both with and without technical backgrounds, to make the implementation and ongoing use of these new systems a success. 

Most Healthcare IT jobs require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to either healthcare or IT. Advanced degrees such as an MBA, MSN, or MS in an IT or MIS-related field are always helpful.

Overview of Careers in Nursing, Part 2

At a certain point in their clinical practice careers, many experienced nurses ask, "Is this all there is?"

The answer is no, nurses have a variety of non-clinical career options from which to choose.  Sometimes the clinical side of nursing becomes too stressful or the physical demands too much for a longtime nurse.  Luckily, there is a plethora of choices in the medical field.

Non-clinical Job Options for Nurses:

Many options for nurses are similar to some of the non-clinical careers for physicians.

• Healthcare recruiting offers several options; corporate or "in house", agency recruiter or nurse staffing firms.
• Healthcare Information Technology (HIT)  uses computer and digital technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness of clinical healthcare for patients and providers.
• Teaching, training many RNs with master's or doctorate degrees are in high demand as faculty at nursing schools and colleges.
• Medical Writers cover a variety of topics and often write about medical research, regulatory affairs or general medical knowledge to be used in a diverse media, such as textbooks, brochures, advertising, websites, and product packaging.
• Patient advocate nurses often serve as successful patient advocates due to not only their clinical knowledge, but also their knowledge of how the healthcare system works.
• Healthcare Executive Hospital administrator, Chief Nursing Officer.
• Medical consulting  Nurses may consult with medical practices, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, law firms, or hospitals on a variety of areas of expertise within the medical and nursing fields.
• Legal Nurse Consultant Nurses may provide clinical expertise and analysis on medical liability cases, or criminal cases needing medical forensic analysis or medical expert testimony.
• Business owner, independent consultant  Some nurses may incorporate themselves as a business, and provide a wide variety of services incorporating many of the above roles into their business.