Good hybrid programs for top healthcare degrees?

Are there any good semi-DL accredited programs in mid & top level healthcare?

I believe there are PA programs (with some percentage of the months in-person), but nothing more advanced? I am aware of BSN/DNP and management/admin and Masters/PhD Psychology degrees. Any other ideas?

I probably wouldn't mind if there was a lot in-person (since I prefer a clinical profession), like even a full year or more. (Looking for other alternates/backups for myself, so far I'm planning to go full traditional B&M, or maybe DNP.)

Thanks.

 

PhD in Health Services from Walden:

http://www.waldenu.edu/Degree-Programs/Doctorate/PhD-in-Health-Services.htm

 

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The DNP I am looking at through University of Illinois-Chicago is a hybrid.
http://www.uic.edu/nursing/about/quadcities.shtml
They have several buildings around the state where you go to a com classroom, as well as online and in person. It's hard to pick through on the website since it's vague, and I guess it depends on what your DNP specialty would be in. I have 2 good friends in this program now, one about to graduate and one just starting.

*did you really find a PA program with ANYTHING online??? I can't imagine!? They seem so snotty. I have found a ton of NP programs on line though.

 

Yes I think the PA was a hybrid. I am not 100% sure. It was a while ago that I saw the one I'm thinking of. You still spent at least 4 months (split into 4 parts?) on campus. Maybe even 8 months. It makes sense that they'd have hybrids.

 

Utility of the DNP

After having gone through 2 semesters of a DNP program, I am having huge doubts about the usefulness of this degree.

In essence the program teaches you more research and writing. Most programs include Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Evidence Based Nursing, Leadership and Organization, clinical work which is geared towards the culmination of a doctoral capstone project.

Quite frankly, I don't believe this degree is going to make me a better nurse practitioner! If you can find a DNP program that offers an additional specialty certification as a nurse practitioner such as geriatric or psychiatric NP, I would choose that one. At least you will have an additional specialty under your belt and subsequently "more utility."

In previous posts I defended this degree but I am having serious doubts about where the "powers that be" in the nursing profession have steered our profession. Many nurse practitioner programs are already making the DNP the entry nurse practitioner degree. If there are a shortage of primary care providers in the nation, why would you make a 2 year masters program a 4 year DNP program? Especially, since the last 2 years are all Bull.Sh!t.?

I am actually looking at switching to a doctorate in business administration, at least with that degree I can look forward to a return on my investment working in health care administration or the like.

As a DNP student I highly suggest you due your research into how this degree will benefit you. Sadly, it may be a waste of money and precious time.

 

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I'm not the OP, but I really appreciate your insight. In my case, the NP (midwifery) is the goal and UI offers the masters or dnp following a nearly identical track - including the specialty- and then the master students graduate while the dnps keep going. It is (very) expensive, and you have given me something to think about! Thanks!