Comments on: An HIT Moment with … Larry Pawola http://histalk2.com/2009/03/09/an-hit-moment-with-larry-pawola/ Healthcare IT News and Opinion Tue, 22 May 2012 14:25:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Christa Watson http://histalk2.com/2009/03/09/an-hit-moment-with-larry-pawola/comment-page-1/#comment-3734 Christa Watson Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:36:17 +0000 http://histalk2.com/2009/03/09/an-hit-moment-with-larry-pawola/#comment-3734 Lisa R... I guess you're right, if you are content with where you are in your field and career, then it probably isn't worth it, but I think most people look at these higher ed degrees so they can move into that corner office, or make six figures, or just to learn more and be an expert in their field. If they didn't want something more from their career than I don't think they would be comparing these schools, because most Masters degrees are going to set you back just as much, if not more... Lisa R… I guess you’re right, if you are content with where you are in your field and career, then it probably isn’t worth it, but I think most people look at these higher ed degrees so they can move into that corner office, or make six figures, or just to learn more and be an expert in their field. If they didn’t want something more from their career than I don’t think they would be comparing these schools, because most Masters degrees are going to set you back just as much, if not more…

]]> By: HITGuru07 http://histalk2.com/2009/03/09/an-hit-moment-with-larry-pawola/comment-page-1/#comment-3733 HITGuru07 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:24:42 +0000 http://histalk2.com/2009/03/09/an-hit-moment-with-larry-pawola/#comment-3733 Lisa- In terms of the comparative "value", UIC's tuition is right on par with it's counterparts. However, you hint at a larger question, "Is a Master's degree in Health Informatics worth it?" In many cases, a Master’s degree in Health Informatics, along with several years of related experience, should result in a six-figure salary. Besides the corner office, some people pursue their Master's degree for the satisfaction of accomplishment and others want the credibility and respect that an advanced degree garners. For you Lisa R., what is it? Lisa-

In terms of the comparative “value”, UIC’s tuition is right on par with it’s counterparts. However, you hint at a larger question, “Is a Master’s degree in Health Informatics worth it?” In many cases, a Master’s degree in Health Informatics, along with several years of related experience, should result in a six-figure salary. Besides the corner office, some people pursue their Master’s degree for the satisfaction of accomplishment and others want the credibility and respect that an advanced degree garners. For you Lisa R., what is it?

]]> By: Lisa R. http://histalk2.com/2009/03/09/an-hit-moment-with-larry-pawola/comment-page-1/#comment-3729 Lisa R. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:44:52 +0000 http://histalk2.com/2009/03/09/an-hit-moment-with-larry-pawola/#comment-3729 The UIC program costs about $30,000. If you are already mid-career and not particulary interested in the corner office, is it really worth it? The UIC program costs about $30,000. If you are already mid-career and not particulary interested in the corner office, is it really worth it?

]]> By: Back to school http://histalk2.com/2009/03/09/an-hit-moment-with-larry-pawola/comment-page-1/#comment-3630 Back to school Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:03:51 +0000 http://histalk2.com/2009/03/09/an-hit-moment-with-larry-pawola/#comment-3630 I'm starting Northwestern's online MMI program later this month after looking into both Northwestern and UIC. The curricula and tuition were both very similar. I ultimately went with NU, but I don't think you can go wrong with either program. So look at both before choosing! I’m starting Northwestern’s online MMI program later this month after looking into both Northwestern and UIC. The curricula and tuition were both very similar. I ultimately went with NU, but I don’t think you can go wrong with either program. So look at both before choosing!

]]> By: Eryck Dzotsi http://histalk2.com/2009/03/09/an-hit-moment-with-larry-pawola/comment-page-1/#comment-3629 Eryck Dzotsi Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:52:06 +0000 http://histalk2.com/2009/03/09/an-hit-moment-with-larry-pawola/#comment-3629 Hey Nancy Nurse, UIC actually has a great online dual/joint degree program between the Health Informatics program and the UIC College of Nursing. It will get you 2 Master’s degrees from 2 of the best accredited programs in the field. The Masters in Nursing Administration degree and Master’s in Health Informatics are both nationally respected programs. If you want more information you can visit www.healthinformatics.uic.edu to contact the school. Hey Nancy Nurse, UIC actually has a great online dual/joint degree program between the Health Informatics program and the UIC College of Nursing. It will get you 2 Master’s degrees from 2 of the best accredited programs in the field. The Masters in Nursing Administration degree and Master’s in Health Informatics are both nationally respected programs. If you want more information you can visit http://www.healthinformatics.uic.edu to contact the school.

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