online DHSc, NO Dissertation or Capstone, EVMS?

[Stonybeach]

Interesting that Northeastern has a DMSc for non-PAs. I am certain most people who see the DMSc on a resume will assume the person is a PA, as I do. The DNP, DMSc, and DHA are basically focused on leadership in the healthcare sector and fall under the category of doctorates, which are a nice feather in the cap but nonessential to practice. That is why I mentioned the Ed.D at ACE. At least it has more excellent utility.

I will say that the DNP is now an entry to practice doctorate as a nurse practitioner degree for many NP programs. There are still master NP programs out there, but many are changing to the DNP. The PA and NP are well-trained at the master's level. Still, universities have found an opportunity for a "money grab" by unnecessarily adding the doctorate, which is nothing more than a master's on steroids that costs twice as much. I am happy with my DHA from VUL but will consider a "real" doctorate like an Ed. D or PhD if I pursue further education. The added effort of pursuing a PhD or EdD far outweighs the utility of any DHSc, DMSc, DHA, DrPH, or DNP from an RA or NA school, especially if you are in the healthcare sector.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8120902/