Start over with WGU MSN or transfer credits to a non-RA MSN?

[dmjacobsen]

I understand the importance of an MSN under certain circumstances, but why is the MSN important to you? Do you have a specific goal that requires an MSN over your MBA? Creating more options? The COO at the hospital where I work is a BSN, MHA. He is not qualified to teach nursing at a community college or properly credentialed to be the Director of Nursing, but he is still at the top of the chain.

The MSN is more of a want than a need, for sure. I recognize that I'll actually have more opportunities with my MBA than I would with an MSN. However, because I'm 18 credits in with a pretty decent GPA, I feel an overwhelming need to finish it. Also, the MSN is more respected by other nurses than the MBA -- although, again, the MBA is actually more useful in my opinion.