Real reflections from a current York University Online Master’s of Healthcare Administration student on balancing life, career growth, and leading with kindness.
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with one of the very first students I helped enroll in York University Online’s MHA program — Jordeyn Burks. Jordeyn isn’t just pursuing her Master’s of Healthcare Administration; she’s also a full-time Labor and Delivery Nurse at York General Hospital.
In fact, she played a special role in my own family’s story — she was one of my wife’s nurses during the birth of our first child.
Getting to know Jordeyn more deeply and hearing her perspective on leadership, education, and faith was an absolute joy. I invite you to watch her full interview at https://youtu.be/8R__O3t2oYM, where you’ll find thoughtful insight into the MHA journey — and a powerful reminder of the impact of kindness in healthcare and beyond.
What Sparked Jordeyn’s Journey?
With nearly a decade of experience in healthcare, Jordeyn didn’t enter the MHA program looking to leave nursing. Instead, she saw the degree as a way to grow her knowledge and increase her impact in her current role.
As a wife, mother of three, and full-time nurse, returning to school was no small decision. But with the support of her family and a flexible online format, she found a rhythm that worked!
“I think the beauty of the program is that I can do it from anywhere… it hasn’t burdened our personal life or held me back from the things I need to do.”
She spoke with care and conviction about her passion for healthcare, the importance of working in a small-town hospital, and the sense of community she’s helped nurture. Her story reflects the heart behind so many MHA students: a desire to serve, grow, and lead — not for recognition, but for real impact.
What the MHA Is Helping Her See
“Whether it’s staying where I’m at or implementing changes into our department with things I learn through the course — God will lead me where He wants me to be.”
Jordeyn’s path isn’t about chasing a title, it’s about following a calling. Here are a few takeaways that might encourage others considering the MHA:
- You don’t have to become a hospital administrator to pursue the MHA.
- You don’t have to wait until graduation to apply what you're learning.
- You can balance life, work, and school — with the right support system and structure.
Everyone’s leadership journey looks a little different. Jordeyn’s story reminds us that the MHA isn’t just about career advancement — it’s about aligning your strengths with a field that needs your compassion, your insight, and your voice. I was honored to have this conversation with her and I encourage you to give the full interview a listen. To find out more about York University’s Master of Healthcare Administration program, visit online.york.edu/Programs/Masters-Degree-in-Healthcare-Administration.
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— Joe Davis '15, Director of Online and Graduate Enrollment