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In looking into both the DNP and Ph.D., I am concerned that it has been a long time since I have taken statistics. I realize most programs will require me to take an official graduate level stats course prior to the start of classes, but I am wondering if there is a workshop or "boot camp" for stats for health care professionals that I could take prior to this. Looking for a conference lasting 2-3 days or an online course. I am hopeful that I can still take something prior to January to utilize education reimbursement through my place of employment.

Thank you for your response! Ideally, I would love to do an EdD, but both local universities where I have inquired state they do not accept the EdD. I cringe at the thought of doing all this work to complete a terminal degree only to be unemployable locally (my ability to move might change in 7-10 years, but as of now, a move for a job wouldn't be possible). I am leaning towards the PHd, as I think I'm too "out of practice" to seek out a practice doctorate.

I am an NP who has not practiced in that role for 10 years. I have a few years experience as an NP, but family moves, time off for kids, and licensing issues that presented in certain states where we have lived have made it prohibitive for me to practice in my chosen career. I have been teaching at a community college for the past three years and have found that I have a passion for working with students. I have been exploring the possibility of seeking a terminal degree, something that has always been on my radar as my "end-game". I have recently been able to obtain my APRN license due to continuous certification (different state, different rules). I have been told by an advisor at a local 4-year college that a DNP would be my best option for keeping me engaged with students, rather than raising money for grants for research. But in reading Essentials for DNPs it seems as if teaching is not an end goal for this program. I feel like I would need to take a few years to take courses and do clinical hours in my specialty in order to be marketable, and I live in an area already saturated with NPs. I am aware of the differences in the degrees, but the coursework for the DNP looks to be something that I would enjoy, as opposed to the coursework for the Ph.D., which looks quite intimidating. I am wondering if a Ph.D. might be my only viable option for a terminal degree, given my length of time away from the APRN role. I do not have any direct experience with research, and all of the programs near me require an already predetermined area of research to be stated on the application. Any advice would be most appreciated!