online DHSc, NO Dissertation or Capstone, EVMS?

[sanantone]

Thanks, Duneranger, for chiming in. Commenting on "diagnose and treat," I would add, that leads to good patient outcomes and patient satisfaction. Titles and degrees are not part of the equation that "really matters" in healthcare delivery. In the over 25 years of healthcare delivery, I really don't remember ever being asked by my patients where I went to school or what degree I hold. Colleagues don't seem to care. It really comes down to patient outcomes!

Regarding training, I recommend a hospital-based university with a hybrid or on-campus program. I had zero problems obtaining solid clinical rotations. You really can't beat the talent and resources this type of program offers.

For the OP, I get it; you want a doctorate for "personal satisfaction," and there is nothing wrong with that! After completing the DHA program, it seems the healthcare sector cares more about years of experience in leadership and/or management positions than the degree. I know a CNO with a BSN because he has years of relevant management experience. I really think the MBA will provide some utility and return on investment overall.

Some organization crunched the statistics, and low-ranked/unranked MBAs have a negative return on investment. At least WGU can be super cheap if you work fast. However, if one is not using the MBA for a job, is a competency-based degree really worth it? After all, you're teaching yourself. There are free and low-cost business courses and books.

As I said previously, I really don't know anything about WGU CBE MBA, and quite frankly, at first glance, it sounds subpar. There was a post about a $3,000 MBA that looks solid, but it was offered by a school with a campus in NH and Greece. I wonder if that program is still available for that price. There are undoubtedly many online MBA programs to choose from that are reasonably priced and from top-notch schools. My only regret was getting a master's in management with a specialty and not the general MBA, which I feel has much more utility. Then again, it was 100 percent covered by employer tuition reimbursement. It would be interesting to see if the statistics factor in employer tuition assistance and military VA funding.

You're mostly teaching yourself in most online programs, but you're even more on your own in CBE programs. They're great for people who already have the knowledge and experience and just need to check the box. I've never been in a WGU program, but I did a CBE program at a community college with the same model.