Are you an emerging professional in the medical profession looking forward to career advancement? Perhaps you are a RN seeking the BSN or you are a BSN tired of shift work and looking to move into a leadership role. Consider what competencies and degrees you need to be a VP of Hospice, Area Director, Regional Administrator, Executive Director, Director of Operations, Branch Manager, or even Administrator with Hospice organizations.
Will earning an M.J. have the same cache as it would if earned the old way, brick and mortar style? Online education—whether offered by small private or large state institutions, is increasing in popularity. Look up the phrase “value of an online degree” and you will find dozens of articles on the topic. Most are positive in their evaluation of the programs and schools. They caution readers to consider some of the following points.
The traditional term for laws associated with older individuals is called elder law and usually encompasses estate planning, future planning, Medicare and Medicaid issues, end-of-life issues, choice-of-living-situation issues, and planning for special-needs children¹. In reality, this area of law covers much more than can be put into a defined list because each elder law situation is unique. However, this area of law is increasingly important as our global population continues to be on the rise² and people are inevitably living longer! The bottom line is aging, law and policy is important, and here are 3 possibly surprising reasons why.
Adding the pursuit of an advanced degree to your already busy schedule can feel like an impossible task. After all, you're already managing your career. (Many are also juggling family, hobbies, caretaking, and other obligations.) While our online M.J. degrees are designed for busy professionals, we recognize that it will always be a challenge to take on so much at once.
When you think about a career change or an advancement in your current role, it can be easy to get overwhelmed with all the options… a workshop, certificate, or a graduate or professional degree? And even after you decide that there are many more options, like what should you study?