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Become a nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist in the DNP Advanced Practice track at Johns Hopkins Schoolof Nursing. Unlock the unlimited potential of an advanced nursing career and build close relationships with our world-renowned faculty. You will network with other emerging nurse leaders in your cohort and graduate ready to change the health care system and advance the nursing profession.

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Get the analytic skills and evidence-based practice principles you need in the DNP Executive track at Johns Hopkins. You’ll address significant healthcare problems-defined by your interests and based on your experience-in real time and in your practice setting. You will forge your own intellectual path and wrap up your curriculum with an intense final project experience.

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Advance the theoretical foundation of nursing practice and healthcare delivery with a Johns Hopkins PhD in nursing. With access to world-renowned faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with noted researchers throughout Johns Hopkins, you’ll build the skills to develop and implement a scientific research program. By graduation, most scholars have been awarded grants that continue their research and set them well on their way to a successful career.

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Prepares nurses at the highest level of nursing practice who will lead in applying and translating research into practicePrepares nurses at the highest level of nursing science to conduct research that advances the empirical and theoretical foundations of nursing and health care globally
Knowledge and skills in applying and translating research into practice; leads dissemination and integration of new knowledge in health care organizationsKnowledge and skills in theoretical, methodological, and analytic approaches to the discovery and application of knowledge in nursing and health care
Practice leaders such as an advanced practice nurse caring for individuals or other practice leadership positions in nursing such as health care administrationNurse scientists prepared for a career in research in academia or other research-intensive environments focused on the design and testing of interventions to advance nursing and health care
An intense practice immersion experience with expert clinical facultyAn intense mentored research experience with a faculty investigator with an established funded program of research
A practice application-oriented DNP capstone projectCompletion and defense of an original research project
“Prior to joining the PhD program, I felt like I was spinning my wheels. Now I feel empowered to advocate for what I know will help patients and have the tools and soon will have the credentials to do that.” Emily Hoppe

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There is no doubt that education is the path for a nurse to achieve greater clinical expertise. At the same time, however, the nursing profession needs more nurses educated at the doctoral level to replenish the supply of faculty and researchers. The national shortage of faculty will soon reach critical proportions, having a significant impact on educational programs and their capacity to educate future generations of nursing students.

Although the number of doctorate programs has continued to increase, the total enrollment of students in these programs has remained fairly constant, resulting in a shortage of newly minted PhDs to renew faculty ranks.  As a result, approximately 50% of nursing faculty possess the doctorate as a terminal degree. Furthermore, with many advances being made in the treatment of chronic illnesses, there is a continuing need for research that assists patients in living with their illness.  This research requires individual investigators who are prepared on the doctoral level.

One reason there is a lack of nurses prepared at the doctoral level is that, compared with other professions, nurses have more interruptions in their careers. Many in the profession are females who work as nurses while fulfilling responsibilities as wives and mothers.  As a result, many pursue their education on a part-time basis. Also, the nursing profession traditionally has viewed clinical experience as being a prerequisite to graduate education. This career path results in fewer individuals completing the doctorate at an earlier stage in their career, thereby truncating their productivity as academics, researchers, and administrators. To reverse this trend, many nursing schools have developed programs that admit students into graduate (doctorate and master's) programs directly from their undergraduate or master's programs.

Nursing Research

When nurses do research for their doctorates, many people tend to think that it focuses primarily on nurses and nursing care. In reality, nurses carry out clinical research in a variety of areas, such as diabetes care, cancer care, and eating disorders. 

In the last thirty years, advances in medicine have involved, for the most part, advancing treatment not cures. In other words, no cure for the illness has been discovered, but treatment for that illness has improved. However, sometimes the treatment itself causes problems for patients, such as the unwelcome side effects of chemotherapy. Nurses have opportunities to devise solutions to problems like these through research, such as studies on how to manage the illness and its treatment, thereby allowing individuals to lead happy and productive lives.

The Curricula

Doctoral programs in nursing are aimed at preparing students for careers in health administration, education, clinical research, and advanced clinical practice. Basically, doctoral programs prepare nurses to be experts within the profession, prepared to assume leadership roles in a variety of academic and clinical settings, course work and research, students are trained as researchers and scholars to tackle complex health-care questions. Program emphasis may vary from a focus on health education to a concentration on policy research. The majority of doctoral programs confer the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, but some award the Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS), and the Doctor of Education (EdD).

Doctoral nursing programs traditionally offer courses on the history and philosophy of nursing and the development and testing of nursing and other healthcare techniques, as well as the social, economic, political, and ethical issues important to the field. Data management and research methodology are also areas of instruction. Students are expected to work individually on research projects and complete a dissertation.

Doctoral programs allow study on a full- or part-time basis. For graduate students who are employed and therefore seek flexibility in their schedules, many programs offer courses on weekends and in the evenings.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for doctoral programs vary. Generally, a master's degree is necessary, but in some schools a master's degree is completed in conjunction with fulfillment of the doctoral degree requirements. Standard requirements include an RN license, Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores, college transcripts, letters of recommendation, and an essay. Students applying for doctoral-level study should have a solid foundation in nursing and an interest in research. Programs are usually the equivalent of three to five years of full-time study.

Selecting a Doctoral Program

Selecting a doctoral program comes down to personal choice. Students work closely with professors, and, thus, the support and mentoring you receive while pursuing your degree is as vital as the quality of the facilities. The most important question is whether there is a "match" between your research interest and faculty research. Many of the same questions you would ask about baccalaureate and master's degree programs apply to doctoral programs. However, in a doctoral program, the contact with professors, the use of research equipment and facilities, and the program's flexibility in allowing you to choose your course of study are critical.

Some questions to consider asking include: Are there opportunities to present research findings at professional meetings? Is scholarship of faculty, alumni, and students presented at regional and national nursing meetings and subsequently published? Has the body of research done at a university enhanced the knowledge of nursing and health care?

Other questions to consider include: Does the university consider research a priority? Does the university have adequate funding for student research? Many nurses with doctorate degrees make the natural transition into an academic career, but there are many other career options available for nurses prepared at this level. For example, nurses prepared at the doctoral level are often hired by large consulting firms to work with others in designing solutions to health-care delivery problems. Others are hired by large hospital chains to manage various divisions, and some nurses with doctorate degrees are hired to manage complex healthcare systems at the executive level. On another front, they conduct research and formulate national and international healthcare policy. In short, because of the high level of education and a shortage of nurses prepared at this level, there are a number of options.

Salaries are related to the various positions.  Faculty salaries vary by the type of institution and by faculty rank, typically ranging from approximately $80,000 at the assistant professor level to over $115,000 at the professor level.  Salaries of nurse executives also vary, with the lowest salaries being in small rural hospitals and the highest being in complex university medical centers. Consultant salaries are wide ranging but often consist of a base plus some percentage of work contracted. Clinical and research positions vary considerably by the type of institution and the nature of the work.  Needless to say, a doctoral education does provide individuals with a wide range of opportunities, with salaries commensurate with the type and level of responsibilities. 

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Have you been called to empower tomorrow’s nursing programs? Carey’s PhD in nursing qualifies you to use sound educational concepts, principles, and knowledge in order to develop undergraduate and graduate nursing students into qualified, compassionate healthcare professionals. With this degree, you will also be able to rise through the administrative ranks to become administrators of nursing programs. Graduates will also be able to assume leadership and upper level management roles in healthcare organizations in order to assure accountable clinical nursing practice.

Program Overview

This program can be taken in two- or three-year plan of study options.

Delivery Method

This program utilizes a hybrid format. Most coursework is online, and there are two synchronous online weekend meetings and two in-person weekend meetings per year at the Hattiesburg, Mississippi campus. It is convenient for the full-time working student.

Applicant Prerequisites & Requirements

To be admitted as a regular student, the applicant will:

  • Submit a completed application to the William Carey University graduate program
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Submit a scholarly narrative of 1-2 pages of personal philosophy of nursing education and goals
  • Submit current curriculum vita
  • The reference form will be emailed to the references entered in the online application.
  • Submit a completed and notarized criminal background check affidavit
  • Have earned an MSN from an accredited school of nursing
  • Have earned a GPA of ≥ 3.0 on MSN courses
  • Unencumbered licensure must be maintained throughout enrollment in the program.
  • Be eligible to re-enter any previously attended college or university in good standing. If previously enrolled in a PhD program, the applicant must provide a letter of good standing from that program.
  • Demonstrate computer literacy involving proficiency in word processing, email correspondence, and the internet
  • Submission of a GRE Analytical Writing Score of ≥ 4.0 within the last five years
  • Passing NUR 799 - Academic Writing for Doctoral Students with a grade of B or better
  • Demonstrate basic competence in statistics as evidenced by successful completion, with a grade of B or better, of an undergraduate or graduate level statistics course within the past 10 years or substantial experience in nursing research projects prior to taking NUR 752 - Advanced Research Methodology and NUR 800 – Statistics.

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Graduates will be prepared for the educator role including the ability to use sound educational concepts, principles, and knowledge in order to develop undergraduate and graduate nursing students who will be able to contribute to the health and well-being of diverse populations across the lifespan. These graduates will also be able to rise through the administrative ranks to become administrators of nursing programs and assume leadership and upper level management roles in healthcare organizations in order to assure accountable clinical nursing practice.

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Whether you are a first-time student or a working professional seeking to advance your career, William Carey College of Health Sciences has a place for you. We are excited to connect with you and guide you on your way toward joining the next generation of leaders and difference-makers in the global community!

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About the Program

Georgetown’s PhD in Nursing Program is designed to be a full-time, campus-based, premier doctoral program for individuals who want to be leaders for change by seeking to advance the discipline and those they serve in academic, community health, health care, policy, global, and research settings. The Fall 2025 entry application cycle is open now here with an application submission deadline of December 1, 2024.

Georgetown’s PhD program will lead in creating nurse scientists who generate knowledge with ethics and health equity as its core compass, to advance health, appreciating our shared humanity. Roberta Waite , Dean of Georgetown University School of Nursin g

Program Features

  • Draws upon the interdisciplinary and intellectual richness of the campus community
  • Develops leaders for change in nursing
  • Focus in ethics and health equity
  • Intellectual vibrancy with renowned faculty across multiple disciplines
  • Globally known, values-based academic community
  • Intellectual vibrancy across complimentary academic disciplines such as ethics, law, philosophy, medicine, and policy.
  • Full-time, campus-based program

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Register below to attend a virtual information session featuring a formal presentation by the Program Director, Admissions Director and a School of Nursing faculty member. During the online information session webinar presentation, we will give a detailed overview of the Ph.D. in Nursing program features, curriculum and application procedure. The Fall 2025 entry application cycle is open now here with an application submission deadline of December 1, 2024.

  • Thursday, August 22, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. , featuring Dr. Intima Alrimawi and Dr. Edilma Yearwood. Register here to attend .
  • Tuesday, September 10, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. , featuring Dr. Liz Stokes and Dr. Edilma Yearwood. Register here to attend .
  • Wednesday, October 16, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. , featuring Dr. Carol Taylor and Dr. Edilma Yearwood. Register here to attend .
  • Thursday, November 7, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. , featuring Dr. Ella Heitzler and Dr. Edilma Yearwood. Register here to attend .

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Application deadlines.

Submission Deadline – December 1, 2024

Decision Deadline – Mid-January 2025

Program Questions

Please direct questions about the PhD in Nursing program to [email protected] .

Program Leadership

Edilma L. Yearwood, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN Interim Program Director, PhD in Nursing Program

Program Faculty

Nursing PhD students work with faculty who have expertise in multidimensional and complementary areas, including ethics, health equity, health disparities, mental health, women’s health, cardiovascular science and physiology.

Intima Alrimawi

Intima Alrimawi, PhD, MSN, MPH, BSN

Dr. Alrimawi’s research focuses on improving the quality of care for vulnerable families and children with complex health concerns or chronic diseases. Her secondary research interest is the development of nursing education to promote optimal outcomes in nursing education.

Ella Heitzler

Ella Heitzler, PhD, WHNP, FNP, RNC-OB

Dr. Heitzler’s research seeks to support healing and increase the health equity of cisgender women and transgender persons who have experienced gender-based violence. Her current work explores the sexual violence screening practices (screening rates, questions utilized to screen, barriers to screening, and facilitators of screening) of nurse practitioners, midwives, and physicians who specialize in reproductive health care.

Roxanne Mirabel-Beltran

Roxanne Mirabal-Beltran, PhD

Dr. Mirabal-Beltran studies women’s health inequities and patient-provider communication. She is particularly interested in the use of Community-Based Participatory Research to facilitate access to health and health education. Her current work partners with the Wash and Spin to Health / Washington Avanzando la Salud Hispana (W.A.S.H.) Community Advisory Board to develop a reproductive health educational intervention to roll out in DC laundromats.

Carol Taylor

Carol Taylor, PhD, RN

Dr. Taylor’s passion is making health care “work” for everyone — equity. She studies pedagogical strategies to prepare the next generation of frontline caregivers to address ethical challenges. Her research interests include clinical and organizational ethics and spiritual care. She is the primary author of all 10 editions of WolterKluwer’s “Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care.”

Sarah Vittone

Sarah Vittone, DBe, MSN, MA, RN

Dr. Vittone has more than 25 years of experience in clinical ethics consultation and is a primary consultant with the ethics consultation service of the Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics. Her clinical ethics interests are in complex decision-making, surrogate decision-makers, and issues at the interface of vulnerable populations and health systems.

Krista White

Krista White, PhD, RN, CCRN-K, CNE

Dr. White’s research focuses on nursing education science, mentorship, compassionate teaching, equity within education, and an inclusive learning environment that fosters student outcomes. Dr. White is an instrument developer. The “Nursing Anxiety and Self-Confidence with Clinical Decision Making” scale and has been used in approximately 250 empirical studies worldwide, and has been translated and validated in Korean and Turkish.

Edilma L Yearwood

Edilma Yearwood, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN

Dr. Yearwood, a qualitative researcher, uses community-based participatory action, ethnography and grounded theory methodologies in her research grounded in promoting and advocating for health equity. Her current grant is titled “Nurturing Child Well-Being: Educating Communities on Social Determinants of Health.” The project examines family and community dynamics and social determinants (FCDSD) — all of which impact the health and well-being of children and may result in poor health outcomes.

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Penn Nursing is globally known for educating dynamic nurses—because our School values evidence-based science and health equity. That’s where our expertise lies, whether in research, practice, community health, or beyond. Everything we do upholds a through-line of innovation, encouraging our exceptional students, alumni, and faculty share their knowledge and skills to reshape health care.

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Our goal is to develop scholars of the discipline of nursing capable of building a program of research that advances nursing knowledge and contributes to the health of individuals, families, and communities.

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Home to some of the most forward-thinking scholars and researchers in the world, Penn offers the opportunity to work alongside faculty who are actively shaping the future of nursing science and healthcare. Our networks and longstanding clinical and community partnerships throughout greater Philadelphia and beyond provide uncommon access to research and practice resources.

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The program consists of seven core courses, two statistics sequence courses, and five concentration courses; each course is worth one course unit, or CU. Students will take three to four courses each fall and spring semester. Most students complete their coursework within three to four years and then will be on dissertation status until the final dissertation defense.

Click the link below to view the curriculum and sample plan of study for this program on the University catalog.

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Requirements

Minimum qualifications for the program.

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing.

Application Deadlines


Decision Notification: mid-February

*Dates subject to change without notice.

Costs & Tuition

We are committed to assisting all full-time PhD students for four years of tuition, fees, living stipend, and health insurance. You may be internal or external funding , depending on the options available. The doctoral program leadership will determine which funding is most appropriate for all incoming students. Students who choose part-time enrollment are responsible for paying for their own tuition, fees, and health insurance. 

Learn more about the estimated cost of attendance by visiting the University’s Student Registration & Financial Services website. 

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Our doctoral graduates go on to take coveted leadership roles in academia, healthcare, government, and related fields, and are integral to the growth of our profession.

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“Penn Nursing is preparing me to become an impactful researcher and leader. My experience as a PhD student has been enriched by unparalleled mentorship, diverse resources, and a collaborative learning environment.”

Frequently asked questions, what is the difference between a phd and a dnp.

  • Prepares nurse scientists to conduct research, develop the scholarship needed to advance the body of nursing knowledge, guide the practice of nursing, assume leadership in nursing and health care organizations, and participate in the development of social and health policy
  • Methods and theories used to guide research
  • Grant writing skills
  • Technology used in research
  • Statistical & other analytical methods
  • Research traditions & methodologies
  • Faculty role development
  • Cognate areas of interest to guide research
  • Clinical Requirements – No
  • Research Requirements - Faculty guided research residency hours working on an established research project(s) to hone selected research skills
  • Final Product - Original research project that makes a significant contribution to the science of nursing
  • Academic faculty position which includes research, education, and service roles
  • Research Scientist for healthcare organizations, industry or government agencies
  • Principal Investigator on extramural research grants
  • Leadership positions in health organizations, industry and government agencies
  • Government advisor on health policy
  • Purpose - Prepares expert clinical scholars to perform direct clinical practice, translate, disseminate and integrate evidence-based research into clinical practice and improve quality of health outcomes for individuals, populations and systems.
  • Advanced clinical practice
  • Clinical scholarship skills
  • Technology used in practice
  • Analysis of clinical outcomes
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Leadership role development
  • Rural and underserved populations
  • Clinical Requirements - No
  • Research Requirements – No
  • Final Product – Project based
  • APRN in a variety of healthcare settings
  • Academic faculty position which includes practice, education, and service roles
  • Leadership positions in health care organizations, industry, government agencies
  • Evidence-based Practice Coordinator
  • Outcomes Manager
  • Magnet Coordinator
  • Quality Improvement Director

How many are accepted to the PhD program at Penn Nursing?

Approximately 6-12 applicants are accepted each year.

How can I get more information on the research faculty are doing for my application?

Please find our faculty’s research interests here .

Can I reach out to faculty for more information?

Yes, you are encouraged to reach out to faculty who align with your research interests and may be a good mentor during your PhD program. The PhD application is about looking at faculty’s research interests and how they align with yours. In your application, you should highlight these connections.

Is there a clinical component?

Is there an admissions interview.

Competitive applicants will be invited to interview.

When does the PhD program start?

The PhD program starts in the fall semester, and it typically takes 3-5 years to complete the program.

If I am an international applicant with an international RN license, can I still apply to the PhD program?

Yes, you may apply to the PhD program with an international RN license. The license must be valid at time of application.

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Doctor of philosophy (phd), ignite your future with a columbia nursing phd.

The Columbia University School of Nursing PhD program is a full-time, research-intensive curriculum that prepares nurses for careers as nurse scientists who will conduct research across a broad range of populations and health conditions. Importantly, much of our research is focused on health disparity populations with the long-term goal of informing health policy and clinical practice across the lifespan.

Columbia Nursing provides three years (eight semesters) of funding for tuition, related fees, health insurance, and a stipend for full-time PhD students.

Program Design

Our PhD program provides students with an understanding of the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of nursing science and a strong foundation in research methods (design, statistics, measurement, quantitative and qualitative methods) for clinical, translational and health services research. All students are mentored by research advisors with active programs of research as they move toward independent research and assume the roles of doctorally prepared nurse scientists.  

As a Columbia Nursing PhD student, you will learn to:

  • Design, conduct, and report multidisciplinary research studies that increase knowledge to improve the health and well-being of patients and families across the lifespan
  • Advance the state of the science in a substantive area of research through application of innovative and rigorous methods
  • Promote health and well-being for individuals and families in the context of their communities
  • Provide leadership in improving the health care delivery system at local, national, and international levels
  • Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate and develop policies for delivery of health service
  • Translate evidence accumulated through research into practice and policy at multiple levels

As part of Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), Columbia Nursing enjoys a unique collaboration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons, the Mailman School of Public Health, and the College of Dental Medicine. CUIMC provides myriad opportunities for interprofessional collaboration in research . 

The PhD curriculum builds on the foundation of nursing science by bringing together practice, policy, translational research, and leadership. The core courses provide the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct relevant and well-designed research studies. Electives strengthen an area of clinical interest or intensify understanding of a specific research or analytic method. 

Both post-master's and post-BSN students admitted to the program will complete a minimum of 57 credits. The curriculum plan is designed to make it possible to complete the program in three years for those students with clearly defined plans for their dissertation research.

PhD courses are offered in three major areas:

  • Theoretical foundations of nursing science
  • Analytical foundations of nursing science
  • Electives and application

Students must be registered as full-time for the duration of the program (typically three to four years). The minimum number of semester credits in required coursework is 37 (four semesters) for eligibility to progress to the qualifying exam. Six of the 37 credits required to be completed prior to the qualifying examination are elective courses tailored to the student’s dissertation topic and/or dissertation methods. The PhD program requires nine credits of elective courses. A minimum of 57 total credits is required for program completion. 

Concurrent with Coursework

  • Research Experience (participating in faculty research projects and/or a research practicum)
  • Research Faculty Training

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Qualifying Examination

The qualifying examination helped me to combine the content I learned in my courses and my research interests so I could further articulate my research question. Performing a scoping review on my topic of interest immersed me in the current literature and was crucial to the development of my dissertation. This experience prepared me to successfully work independently through the rest of my Ph.D.

 Kylie Dougherty, BSN, RN, M.Phil.

In addition to coursework, students must successfully complete a qualifying examination with written and oral components. The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is awarded after successful completion of the qualifying examination and the student enters doctoral candidacy status.

Dissertation

Students are expected to successfully defend a dissertation reporting original research. Four dissertation credits are required each semester during the dissertation phase of study. 

Scholarship Expectations

My advisor and the Columbia Nursing faculty provided me exceptional guidance throughout the PhD program to extend my learning beyond the classroom with the goal of becoming an independent nurse scientist. I learned valuable skills and knowledge to successfully obtain a NIH-funded predoctoral training award, present research findings at local, regional, and national conferences, and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals with good impact factors.

Joseph Belloir, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC

  • Publication: At least one manuscript published in an appropriate peer-reviewed journal.
  • Grantsmanship: At least one grant application submitted to an appropriate funding agency or organization.
  • Presentation: At least one abstract submitted for presentation as a poster or oral presentation at an appropriate professional meeting.
  • Networking: Student will attend at least one regional or national research meeting.

Preparation for Postdoctoral Fellowship: Research Career Next Step 

The coursework and research mentoring at Columbia Nursing helped prepare me for the next steps in my education and career post-PhD. In addition to structured coursework and educational seminars, the school provided beneficial informal support and resources. Feedback sessions with both peers and faculty were very helpful in preparing me to present posters and presentations at research conferences. The school also provided funds for travel to conferences where I presented my research. The grant writing workshop and mock reviews of grant applications provided me with tools and feedback needed to successfully apply for additional funding for my research. Finally, interdisciplinary research collaborations with faculty provided me with opportunities to work with researchers from several disciplines to complete my dissertation.

Melissa Beauchemin, PhD '19, MS '10, RN

PhD Student Handbook

The Columbia Nursing PhD student handbook provides information to aid doctoral students in planning coursework and proceeding through all phases of the program.

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What is it like to be a PhD student at Columbia Nursing?

Required courses (excluding electives).

Building upon the foundations provided in the quantitative and qualitative research method courses, in this course students examine advanced methods and frameworks frequently used in studying health policy, health services research problems and comparative effectiveness research. In addition to a critical review of the methods, the course examines the relationship among science, policy and healthcare delivery, and identifies critical questions shaping the future policy research agenda.

Interdisciplinary research is an approach to advancing scientific knowledge in which researchers from different disciplines work at the borders of those disciplines in order to address complex questions and problems. Successful interdisciplinary efforts require mastery of specific competencies. This seminar will introduce students to competencies in interdisciplinary research through a combination of readings, case studies, and lectures in each necessary aspect, chosen from fields essential to successful interdisciplinary research. It is intended to assist learners to understand why and how different professional disciplines must work together to generate and disseminate knowledge. We will examine: different conceptualizations of interdisciplinary; barriers to and facilitators of interdisciplinary research; approaches, benefits, and limitations of collaboration and team science; methods for measuring interdisciplinary collaboration; the intersection of translational and interdisciplinary scientific strategies; and individual researchers' experiences with and evaluations of their own interdisciplinary scientific projects. Learners will develop a set of skills to be effective members and leaders of interdisciplinary research teams.

The student works with a faculty member or other scientist who is conducting a research project. The specific nature of the experience depends on the nature and stage of the research, but might include search and review of relevant literature, data collection, data analysis and/or grant preparation.

This course is intended for PhD students who are engaged in relevant scholarly activities that are associated with dissertation research.

This foundational course will examine the philosophy of nursing knowledge including foundations of nursing theory, concept development, and its application to research. Students will explore approaches to the analysis and development of concepts and the application of nursing concepts and frameworks to clinical practice and research. Ideas, assumptions, events, people, and writings are examined for their influence, inter-relationships, and significance to nursing. Types of reasoning will be evaluated within the context of nursing and health. Major theories, frameworks, and concepts of nursing and health and their implication for research will be discussed. The focus of the course will be on development of critical thinking skills in analyzing key elements of philosophies, concepts, and conceptual frameworks.

In this foundational course students will study the links between theory and the psychosocial and biophysical measures used in nursing research.  Students will employ the principles of classical test theory and item response theory to evaluate the reliability and validity of measurement.  Application of computational techniques will be covered in the lab portion of the course.  Course topics include types and uses of measures, item/scale development and validation, survey methods, reporting for publication, and the relationships between measurement and research ethics, cultural competency, and health disparities.

This course provides a foundation for quantitative research methods and design. Research process topics examined include: appraisal of the quality of existing evidence; identification of gaps in the literature; formulation of researchable questions and testable hypotheses; types of research variables; sampling designs and power analyses; and the uses, strengths, and weaknesses of various experimental and quasi-experimental research designs.

This course provides an in-depth examination of qualitative study designs and methods through a combination of theoretical discussion and hands-on practical experience. Topics include paradigm distinctions, theoretical perspectives, designs and methods, critique of research reports, and ethical issues in qualitative research.

The course is intended for PhD students who are engaged in relevant scholarly activities that are not associated with the required course sequence. Such activities must accrue more than 20 hours/week.

This course is intended to provide a hands-on introduction to delivering data visualizations to serve as a critical lens through which individual and population level health can be examined. The proposed course will combine concepts and theory in data visualization and exploration and practice to enable the student to gain the necessary knowledge to use graphics and statistics to explore the data, find and construct a narrative, and share findings in ways colleagues and decision-makes can readily understand and act upon.

This course is designed to provide the tools for the doctorally prepared nurse to evaluate, translate and integrate published research results into clinical practice. During the course, students will learn how to conceptualize clinical practice problems and transform them into answerable clinical research questions, how to search for the best clinical evidence, and how to assess clinical evidence using basic epidemiological, biostatistical and scientific principles. The course will culminate in a systematic review or meta-analysis of a body of research relevant to advanced practice nursing.

Total Credits:

PhD in Nursing

PhD in Nursing

Preparing students for careers as scholars, nurse scientists, and academics ready to contribute to nursing science, knowledge, theory, and practice through systematic inquiry..

PhD in nursing students will, by graduation, demonstrate advanced knowledge of nursing, related sciences and humanities, and methods of inquiry, expand the research base of nursing theory and practice, and work with others to serve the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world by addressing major nursing and healthcare issues through research and in a scholarly manner. Every year, UVA's PhD nursing students earn grants to support their doctoral studies, and many publish and present around Virginia, the U.S., and internationally.

wide-ranging professional opportunities for PhDs

$108,306 average nurse faculty salary

PhD program is fully-funded

ranked among the nation's best

UVA's PhD in nursing program is focused on research, and the curriculum includes courses in qualitative, quantitative, and historical research. Over the course of the program, all PhD students submit a research proposal for peer review, and many submit proposals to the NIHNR's annual service awards competition.

Because research is a critical element of the PhD program, we seek to admit students whose scholarly interests are congruent with those of our faculty who pursue nursing science across topics in aging, health disparities and health equity, and healthcare technology. A list of faculty eligible to chair PhD student committees is available on the School's Faculty Directory page .

  • World-class scholar-mentors exploring a rich variety of research
  • 4 years' free tuition + generous annual stipends for ALL admitted students
  • Powerful development of students' grant and scholarly writing, and ample opportunities and funding to present at major conferences
  • Loan forgiveness programs if pursuing full-time careers in academia
  • Deadline to apply:   December 15 (for entry the following fall)

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PhD, Years 1 to 3 [full-time] - Fall and Spring Terms

2024-25 Virginia Resident Non-Virginia Resident
Tuition $19,882 $33,304
Regular Session Comprehensive Fee $3,572 $4,254
University Activity Fee $58 $58
GSAS Activity Fee $12 $12
Total

PhD Tuition, Year 4+ [full-time] - Fall and Spring Terms

2024-25 Virginia Resident Non-Virginia Resident
Tuition $6,196 $6,196
Regular Session Comprehensive Fee $3,572 $4,254
University Activity Fee $58 $58
GSAS Activity Fee $12 $12
Total

Supplemental Fees

2024-25 Virginia Resident Non-Virginia Resident
Student Health Insurance $3,673 $3,673
International Student Fee $240 $240
Research Only [full-time] $2,898 $2,515
Research Only [part-time] $245 per credit $245 per credit
Affiliated Status $217 $217

PhD Tuition - January Term

2024-25 Virginia Resident Non-Virginia Resident
Tuition - January 2025 Session $551 per credit $1,117 per credit
January Session Comprehensive Fee $216 $246
Total

PhD Tuition - Summer Term

Tuition - Summer 2025 Session $551 per credit $1,117 per credit
Summer Session Comprehensive Fee $475 $535
Total

All applicants for the PhD must possess at least a BSN. Many also possess an MSN and are nurse practitioners. Nurses who have earned other graduate degrees, including master's of public health, MBAs, or MS in health administration degrees, are also encouraged to apply.

To be considered for the PhD program, applicants must:

  • Submit a completed application to the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (not the School of Nursing) and pay an $85 application fee
  • Have at least a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program and a minimum "B" average
  • Submit transcripts for all post-secondary work
  • Submit three letters of reference that speak to the applicant's ability to pursue doctoral studies (two must be from doctorally-prepared nurse educators and one may be from a current or recent employer)
  • Submit a CV reflecting professional achievements and productivity
  • Submit an essay (1,000 words or fewer) describing the applicant's educational, research, and professional goals, including a specific description of the planned focus of study and a researchable topic for development
  • Have completed a recent course in statistics (with software applications) and a statistics prerequisite (one option is to complete courses 1 to 3 of this series and submit a certificate of completion) 
  • Be available for an interview with one or more faculty members (conducted in Charlottesville or via Zoom as needed)
  • International applicants have  additional requirements  
  • The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is no longer required to apply to the PhD program but applicants may provide scores if they choose (UVA's institutional code is R-5820)

All students admitted to the PhD program are eligible for four years of scholarship to cover tuition, insurance, and fees, in exchange for serving as a graduate teaching assistant for 10 hours per week. 

The School also offers financial support programs to students considering full-time faculty positions through the Nurse Faculty Loan Program and the Virginia Nurse Faculty Loan. Through the Nurse Faculty Loan Program, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, an arm of the federal government, doctoral students may borrow funds for their academic expenses (tuition and books). If they become a full-time faculty member at any accredited institution, up to 85% of the loan (principal and interest) is forgiven.

Doctoral students enrolled in UVA’s PhD or DNP programs who are planning on teaching full-time in Virginia can apply to the Virginia Nurse Faculty Loan program. Students may be eligible to borrow up to $25,000 per year during the coursework phase of their programs. This loans is eligible for cancelation if graduates go on to teach full-time at any public or private nursing education program in Virginia for four years.

Required courses (32-33 credits)

  • GNUR 8000: Seminar in Nursing Science (2 credits)
  • GNUR 8110: Quantitative Research Methods (3 credits)
  • GNUR 8120: Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods (3 credits)
  • GNUR 8130: Statistical Methods for Health Care Research I (3 credits)
  • GNUR 8140: Statistical Methods for Health Care Research II (3 credits)
  • GNUR 8210: Scholarly Writing for Nursing Science (3 credits)
  • GNUR 8220: Philosophy of Science and Development of Nursing Knowledge (3 credits)
  • GNUR 8230: Historical Inquiry in Nursing (3 credits)
  • GNUR 8410: Grant Writing Seminar (3 credits)
  • GNUR 8435: Scholarship in Research Ethics (1 creditGNUR 9110: Research Practicum (1-4 credits; total of 4 credits are required)
  • GNUR 9890: Dissertation Seminar (enroll post-comprehensive exam; 1 credit)
  • GNUR 9998: Doctoral Research (enroll pre-dissertation proposal defense; 1-12 credits)

GNUR 9998: Dissertation Research (enroll post-dissertation proposal defense; 3-12 credits. A total of 12 credit hours of GNUR 9999 are required.)

Cognates (9-12 credits)

Requirement includes course work in a single field or combination of fields outside of nursing that complement the student’s major scholarly focus. Cognates plus electives must total at least 15 credits.

Electives (3-6 credits)

Electives are selected on the basis of individual interest and should complement the total program of study. Cognates plus electives must total at least 15 credits.

Research Practicum (4 credits)

Requirement includes a total of 4 credit hours in GNUR 9110. All 4 credits do not need to be completed in the same semester.

Dissertation (12 credits)

Dissertation is a culminating experience that requires the student to plan and implement a research study of significance to nursing.

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Kathryn Laughon, PhD, RN, FAAN, SANE-A/SANE-P

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PhD: Doctor of Philosophy

Good news! There are no application fees ever for PhD applicants!

For more than four decades, the University of Maryland School of Nursing's PhD program has prepared scholars and researchers to tackle the greatest challenges facing health care.

Learn more about research at UMSON:

  • explore our faculty members' areas of expertise
  • read  profiles on our nurse researchers
  • browse our web directory , where faculty available to chair PhD student committees are noted as "accepting PhD students"
  • see a list of  recent PhD dissertation projects

As a PhD student at UMSON, you'll:

  • conduct important research that not only builds a foundation for your career, but also contributes to the advancement of nursing science
  • study under accomplished faculty members from UMSON's organized research centers while taking full advantage of our state-of-the-art health sciences campus.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the state's public health, law, and human services university devoted to excellence in professional education, research, patient care, and public service.

How the Program Works:

  • Half of your coursework is delivered in a seminar format with some online modules.
  • The other half includes electives, practicum experiences, and dissertation research.
  • Electives are available in varied formats across University System of Maryland schools.
  • Full-time and part-time options are available.

You're an ideal candidate for the PhD program if you are a bachelor's- or master's-prepared nurse or other health-related professional who wants a research career focused on some of the most important disciplines, topics, and trends, including:

  • Aging Populations
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Health Systems Outcomes
  • Implementation Science
  • Women's Health and Birth Outcomes
  • Occupational Health
  • Pain and Symptom Science
  • Palliative and End-of-Life Care

The UMSON PhD program was initiated in 1979 as the 16th doctoral nursing program in the nation. Every student is carefully chosen and matched to the faculty member who can offer the greatest opportunity to succeed in developing his or her research program. As a graduate, you will join a thriving group of alumni—many of whom hold key leadership positions in academia, research, and administration across the country. 

What You'll Do

After graduating from the phd program, you'll be prepared to:.

  • Design, conduct, analyze, and disseminate research findings to expand knowledge in nursing and related disciplines
  • Initiate, facilitate, and participate in interdisciplinary research with nurses and scholars from related disciplines
  • Assume leadership roles in academic and health care settings

Courses You'll Take

For financial aid purposes, there are credit minimums for full-time status that may differ from the plans of study. See details .

In this Section:

  • Full-Time Plan of Study All full-time students with Graduate Research Assistantships must consult with their advisor and the associate dean for the PhD program before registering to ensure that their credits align with the requirements of the GRA.

Part-Time Plan of Study

Full-time plan of study.

Semester and Course Number/Title Credits
 
NURS 840: Philosophy of Science and Development of Theory 3
NURS 850: Experimental Nursing Research Designs
3
NURS 851: Analysis for Experimental Nursing Research Designs
3
NURS 802: Research and Scholarship Seminar 1
Total: 10
 
NURS 841: Theory and Conceptualization in Nursing Science
3
NURS 814: Design and Analysis for Non-Experimental Nursing Research
NURS 815: Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research
NURS 819: Research Rotation**
 Total: 11
 
NURS 818: Research Practicum***
2
 Total: 2
 
NURS 811: Measurement of Nursing Phenomena
3
NURS 816: Multivariable Modeling Approaches in Health Sciences Research
4
NURS xxx: Elective 3
Total: 10
 
NURS 818: Research Practicum*** 4
NURS xxx: Elective 3
NURS 821: Grant Proposal Writing*
2
Total: 9
 
NURS xxx: Elective 3
 Total: 3
 
NURS xxx: Elective 3
Dissertation Credits 6
Total: 9
 
Dissertation Credits 6
Total: 6

*Grant Writing Seminar: Offered only in spring.

**Research Rotation: A total of 2 research rotation credits are required for all students – 1 credit equals 3 hours/week or 45 hours over the semester.

***Research Practicum: A total of 6 credits of NURS 818 are required – these are intended to focus on the student’s research area where time is spent preparing for comprehensive exams, learning new techniques, conducting preliminary analyses, etc. As with NURS 819, for 1 credit students are expected to devote 45 hours over the semester. P - Prerequisite C - Concurrent

Semester and Course Number/TitleCredits
 
NURS 840: Philosophy of Science and Development of Theory 3
NURS 802: Research and Scholarship Seminar 1
Total: 4
 
NURS 841: Theory and Conceptualization in Nursing Science
3
NURS 819: Research Rotation** 2
Total: 5
 
NURS xxx: Elective 3
Total: 3
 
NURS 850: Experimental Nursing Research Designs
3
NURS 851: Analysis for Experimental Nursing Research Designs
3
Total: 6
 
NURS 814: Design and Analysis for Non-Experimental Nursing Research
3
NURS 815: Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research
3
Total: 6
 
NURS 818: Research Practicum*** 3
Total: 3
 
NURS 811: Measurement of Nursing Phenomena
3
NURS 816: Multivariable Modeling Approaches in Health Sciences Research
4
Total:
 
NURS 821: Grant Proposal Writing*
2
NURS 818: Research Practicum*** 1
NURS xxx: Elective 3
Total: 6
 
NURS 818: Research Practicum***
2
Total: 2
 
NURS xxx: Elective 3
NURS 899: Dissertation 3
Total: 6
 
NURS xxx: Elective 3
NURS 899: Dissertation 3
Total: 6
 
NURS 899: Dissertation 6
Total: 6
 
Remaining dissertation credits to total a minimum of 12 if not taken above  

*Grant Proposal Writing: Offered only in spring.

Scholarship Opportunities

Your nursing education is an important investment. financial aid and scholarships can help make your goals a reality..

UMSON offers multiple opportunities to help you afford your graduate education.

Type of AidAward
various award amounts
$1,500-$3,000 per semester
( )
$500-2,000 per semester
full scholarship: tuition and fees

funding available through three programs:

stipend, tuition remission, in-state status, and paid student health insurance

Learn More About Financial Aid and Scholarships

All students receiving funds through the University must:

  • be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) in a degree-seeking program
  • complete a  Free Application for Federal Student Aid  (FAFSA) each year by UMB's award priority deadline
  • FAFSA Submission deadline:  June 30, 2023
  • FAFSA School code:  002104

The  UMB Office of Student Financial Assistance & Education  is available to guide prospective and current students through the FAFSA application process and the financial aid award package.

Contact Us:

UMSON Scholarships and Grants Office 410-706-0489 | [email protected]

UMB Student Financial Assistance and Education Office 410-706-7347 | [email protected]

PhD Admission Information

Phd applicants apply through umb’s graduate school., in this section:.

  • Qualifications
  • Application Materials and Instructions  *There are  no application fees ever  for PhD applicants!
  • Fall Enrollment:  Dec. 1

PhD applicants apply through UMB’s Graduate School . Your application and all supplemental materials must be received by this date.

Qualifications:

Applicants should possess a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in nursing or a related health field from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution.  For International Applicants or those with a degree outside the United States, please review the International Applicants webpage.

Application Materials and Instructions: 

There are no application fees ever for PhD applicants!

PhD applicants apply through UMB’s Graduate School. All applicants must satisfy the general requirements of the University of Maryland Graduate School and submit the following materials:

Submit/request these materials via the Admissions Dashboard .

 via the Admissions Dashboard.

The is where you will:

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in English or native language transcript or mark sheets (if applicable) from your undergraduate and graduate schools listing subjects studied or marks received and rank in class or division. Transcripts should delineate a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all previous course work (baccalaureate, master's, and any subsequent coursework). For International Applicants or those with a degree outside the United States, please review the .

Returning students are not required to submit UMSON transcripts; we will upload a copy of your UMSON transcript to your application.

Submit/request these materials via the Admissions Dashboard.


providing evidence of personal and professional qualifications from three doctoral-prepared professionals familiar with the applicant's ability, work experience, contributions to nursing, and potential for success in the PhD program.
describing your academic goals and research interests. It is important that your research interests match with our faculty expertise. Please review our and mention a faculty member who may be appropriate.
is required only for applicants with a GPA lower than 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or 4.01 on a 5.0 scale in your most recently earned degree. If the GRE is required you must have taken the test within five years of application date. To request a GRE waiver for international applicants, a Use code 5848 for the Graduate School. 
For International Applicants or those with a degree outside the United States, please review the .
the minimum score for admission is 550 for paper-based tests, 80 for the internet-based tests. IELTS test takers must score no less than Band 7 (total).
Use code 5848 for the Graduate School.

If you have questions regarding the admissions requirements or process, contact  [email protected]  to avoid errors that could delay the processing of your application.

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College of Nursing: PhD in Nursing

  • College of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • PhD in Nursing

Learning Outcomes

Minimum degree requirements, core curriculum, focus areas (15 credits), completion of the doctoral capstone, residency requirements, course sequence.

  • Doctoral Writing Assessment

8-Year Maximum Time Frame

  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Nurse Executive
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Informatics
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Program Website  

The PhD in Nursing program prepares nursing professionals for advanced careers in nursing research, practice, and education. With a focus on readying students to contribute to nursing science, advance knowledge in nursing practice, and improve healthcare services, practices, and policies, course topics include: research methods, theoretical and scientific perspectives in nursing, strengthen scholarly writing skills, enhance critical analysis of the literature advanced quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research design; quality improvement systems and leadership which culminates in the dissertation. The doctoral dissertation enables students to conduct and publish original research that contributes to the body of knowledge in their chosen specialty. Based on their educational and career goals, students will choose from among five focus areas: Nursing Education, Healthcare Administration, Interdisciplinary Health, Leadership, and Population Health.

Graduates of this program will be prepared to:

  • Conduct research to generate findings that advance the knowledge and practice of nursing.
  • Demonstrate advanced competency in research design and methodology to address social problems and needs.
  • Engage in scientific inquiry that advances the knowledge base of research and practice in the profession.
  • Evaluate the role of research and scholarship in the field of nursing in relation to its role in improving health interventions and advancing the development of related theory.
  • Demonstrate leadership by generating new knowledge that promotes positive social change and addresses the social determinants of health.
  • Contribute to the science of nursing through social change and social policy initiatives.
  • Apply ethical decision making and values to the profession.
  • Advocate for policies and programs that improve health outcomes by addressing the social determinants of health among culturally diverse populations.
  • Demonstrate professional communication that supports the discipline and practice of nursing.
  • Demonstrate the ability to act as a role model and mentor to others who wish to pursue the profession (stewardship).

The PhD in Nursing offers three entry options: BSN-PhD, Master's-PhD, and DNP to PhD Bridge Option. See specialization pages for details on minimum required credits by specialization and entry option.

  • Foundation course (1 credits)
  • Core courses (45 credits or 20 credits, depending upon BSN-PhD or Master's-PhD/DNP Bridge entry option)
  • Research courses (20 credits)
  • Doctoral Seminar (5 quarter credits)
  • Focus area courses (15 credits)
  • Dissertation (minimum 20 quarter credits, taken continuously until completion of the dissertation)
  • Doctoral Writing Assessment (0 credits)
  • Four PhD residencies

BSN-PhD entry:  This entry option is for registered nurses (RN) who have earned their bachelor’s in nursing degree.

Master's-PhD entry:  This entry option is for registered nurses (RN) who have earned their master’s in nursing degree or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in a business or non-nursing health related field.

DNP-PhD entry:  This entry option is for registered nurses (RN) who have earned their doctor of nursing practice degree.

Foundation Course (1 credits)

Core courses (45 credits or 20 credits), bsn-phd entry students take 45 credits of core courses. see each focus area for msn level core course information..

20 credits of MSN level core courses based on the focus area

  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.

Master's-PhD and DNP Bridge entry students take 20 credits of core courses.

Research courses (20 credits), foundation research courses (15 credits), advanced research course (5 credits).

  • Students may take this a non-degree course.

Doctoral Seminar (5 credits)

See each focus area for course information.

Bridge Option for Students With a DNP

Focus area in healthcare administration, focus area in interdisciplinary health focus, focus area in leadership, focus area in nursing education, focus area in population health.

Students take this course for a minimum of four quarters and are continuously enrolled until completion of their dissertation with final chief academic officer (CAO) approval.

To complete a doctoral dissertation, students must obtain the academic approval of several independent evaluators including their committee, the University Research Reviewer, and the Institutional Review Board; pass the Form and Style Review; gain approval at the oral defense stage; and gain final approval by the chief academic officer. Students must also publish their dissertation on ProQuest before their degree is conferred. Learn more about the dissertation process in the  Dissertation Guidebook .

  • Complete Residency 1 as soon as you begin your program ; required in order to advance into RSCH 8110.
  • Complete Residency 2 prior to entering NURS 8750.
  • Complete Residency 3 prior to entering NURS 9000.
  • Residency 4 General  (RESI 8404) OR
  • Residency 4 Proposal Writing  (RESI 8404Q) OR
  • Residency 4 Methods & Data Collection: Qualitative  (RESI 8404R) OR
  • Residency 4 Methods & Data Collection: Quantitative  (RESI 8404S) OR
  • Residency 4 Publishing & Presenting  (RESI 8404T) OR
  • a  dissertation intensive  (DRWI 8500). Contact Student Success Advising to register. 
  • Optional:  Complete a PhD  dissertation intensive  retreat (DRWI 8500) during your dissertation (in lieu of residency 4). Contact Student Success Advising to register.
  • BSN-PhD Entry
  • Master's-PhD Entry

Bridge Option for Students with a DNP

Bsn-phd entry course sequence.

The BSN-PhD entry course sequence is as follows.

Quarter

Course

Credits

Quarter 1

NURS 8003 – Foundations and Essentials in Nursing

1 credit

BSN-PhD Entry Core Course #1

5 credits

Quarter 2

BSN-PhD Entry Core Course #2

5 credits

BSN-PhD Entry Core Course #3

5 credits

Quarter 3

BSN-PhD Entry Core Course #4

5 credits

NURS 8100 – Healthcare Policy and Advocacy

5 credits

Quarter 4

NURS 8710 - Doctoral Seminar I

1 credit

NURS 8112 – Theoretical and Scientific Foundations of Nursing Research

5 credits

RESI 8401 – Residency 1

Complete Residency 1 prior to RSCH 8110.

Quarter 5

RSCH 8110 – Research Theory, Design, and Methods

5 credits

NURS 8301 – Effectively Leading Organizations in Quality Improvement Initiatives

5 credits

Quarter 6

NURS 8720 – Doctoral Seminar II

1 credit

NURS 8210 – Transforming Nursing and Healthcare through Technology

5 credits

NURS 8250 – Advanced Theoretical and Scientific Perspectives in Nursing

5 credits

Quarter 7

NURS 8730 – Doctoral Seminar III

1 credit

RSCH 8210 – Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis

5 credits

RESI 8402 – Residency 2

Complete Residency 2 prior to NURS 8750 (Doctoral Seminar V)

Quarter 8

NURS 8740 – Doctoral Seminar IV

1 credit

RSCH 8310 – Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis

5 credits

Focus Area Course #1

5 credits

Quarter 9

Focus Area Course #2

5 credits

Focus Area Course #3

5 credits

Quarter 10

NURS 8750 – Doctoral Seminar V

1 credit

Advanced Research Course

Choose 1 course from the options below.

RSCH 8260 – Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis

RSCH 8360 – Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis

RSCH 8460 – Advanced Mixed Methods Reasoning and Analysis

5 credits

RESI 8403 – Residency 3

Complete Residency 3 prior to NURS 9000 (Dissertation)

Quarter 11 +

NURS 9000 – Dissertation

Continuous enrollment in 5 credits per term for a minimum of 4 terms; taken continuously until completion

RESI 8404 – Residency 4

Taken after prospectus approval.

Master's-PhD Entry Course Sequence

The Master's-PhD entry course sequence is as follows.

Quarter

Course

Credits

Quarter 1

NURS 8003 – Foundations and Essentials in Nursing

1 credit

NURS 8710 - Doctoral Seminar I

1 credit

NURS 8112 – Theoretical and Scientific Foundations of Nursing Research

5 credits

RESI 8401 – Residency 1

Complete Residency 1 prior to RSCH 8110.

Quarter 2

RSCH 8110 – Research Theory, Design, and Methods

5 credits

NURS 8301 – Effectively Leading Organizations in Quality Improvement Initiatives

5 credits

Quarter 3

NURS 8720 – Doctoral Seminar II

1 credit

NURS 8210 – Transforming Nursing and Healthcare through Technology

5 credits

NURS 8250 – Advanced Theoretical and Scientific Perspectives in Nursing

5 credits

Quarter 4

NURS 8730 – Doctoral Seminar III

1 credit

RSCH 8210 – Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis

5 credits

Focus Area Course #1

5 credits

RESI 8402 – Residency 2

Complete Residency 2 prior to NURS 8750 (Doctoral Seminar V)

Quarter 5

NURS 8740 – Doctoral Seminar IV

1 credit

RSCH 8310 – Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis

5 credits

Focus Area Course #2

5 credits

Quarter 6

NURS 8750 – Doctoral Seminar V

1 credit

Advanced Research Course

Choose 1 course from the options below.

RSCH 8260 – Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis

RSCH 8360 – Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis

RSCH 8460 – Advanced Mixed Methods Reasoning and Analysis

5 credits

Focus Area Course #3

5 credits

RESI 8403 – Residency 3

Complete Residency 3 prior to NURS 9000 (Dissertation)

 

Quarter 7+

NURS 9000 – Dissertation

 

Continuous enrollment in 5 credits per term for a minimum of 4 terms; taken continuously until completion

RESI 8404 – Residency 4

Taken after prospectus approval.

 

Quarter

Course

Credits

Quarter 1

NURS 8003 – Foundations and Essentials in Nursing

1 credit

NURS 8112 – Theoretical and Scientific Foundations of Nursing Research

5 credits

RESI 8401 – Residency 1

Complete Residency 1 prior to RSCH 8110.

Quarter 2

NURS 8710 – Doctoral Seminar I

1 credit

RSCH 8110 – Research, Theory, Design, and Methods

5 credits

Quarter 3

NURS 8720 – Doctoral Seminar II

1 credit

NURS 8250 – Advanced Theoretical and Scientific Perspectives in Nursing

5 credits

Quarter 4

NURS 8730 – Doctoral Seminar III

1 credit

RSCH 8210 – Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis

5 credits

RESI 8402 – Residency 2

Complete Residency 2 prior to NURS 8750 (Doctoral Seminar V)

Quarter 5

NURS 8740 – Doctoral Seminar IV

1 credit

RSCH 8310 – Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis

5 credits

Quarter 6

NURS 8750 – Doctoral Seminar V

1 credit

Advanced Research Course

Choose 1 course from the options below.

RSCH 8260 – Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis

RSCH 8360 – Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis

RSCH 8460 – Advanced Mixed Methods Reasoning and Analysis

5 credits

RESI 8403 – Residency 3

Complete Residency 3 prior to NURS 9000 (Dissertation)

Quarter 7 +

NURS 9000 – Dissertation

 

Continuous enrollment in 5 credits per term for a minimum of 4 terms; taken continuously until completion

RESI 8404 – Residency 4

Taken after prospectus approval.

 

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Students have up to 8 years to complete their doctoral degree requirements (see  Enrollment Requirements  in the student handbook). Students may petition to extend the 8-year maximum time frame, but an extension is not guaranteed.

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PhD in Nursing Program

The PhD program prepares nurse scientists to provide leadership through scientific inquiry and innovative practice. Faculty of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing believe that significant learning at the doctoral level occurs best within a mentor-type model. Highly individualized plans of study provide each student the opportunity to develop depth of expertise and research capability within a specialized area. Graduates of the PhD program are prepared to assume positions as faculty, researchers, and leaders in educational, community, governmental, or institutional settings.

PhD Program Options

This program enables highly qualified students to pursue doctoral study directly from a bachelor’s degree program in nursing. Learn more in the handbook >>

MS/MSN to PhD

This program is for students who have already earned a master’s degree in nursing or a related field. Learn more in the handbook >>

Dual-Title PhD in Nursing & Bioethics

This dual-title degree option provides Nursing PhD students with the skills and knowledge necessary to fully engage ethical issues within the discipline of nursing, to conduct original bioethics research, and produce bioethics-related scholarship.

Nursing PhD students may pursue additional training in bioethics through the dual-title PhD program in Nursing and Bioethics. Students must apply and be admitted to the graduate program in Nursing and the Graduate School before they can apply for admission to the dual-title degree program. Admission to the dual-title is determined upon review of all application materials by the admissions committee in Bioethics. 

Students on this path explore the skills and knowledge needed to address ethical issues, conduct original bioethics research, and produce related scholarship. To qualify for the dual-title degree, students must satisfy the requirements of the Nursing PhD program as well as those of the Bioethics program committee.  Learn more in the handbook >>

Dual-Title PhD in Nursing & Clinical and Translational Sciences (CTS)

The dual-title degree option provides Nursing PhD students with additional preparation for career paths that involve clinical trials or clinical research programs.

Nursing PhD students may pursue additional training in clinical and translational sciences (CTS) through the dual-title PhD program in Nursing and CTS. Students must apply and be admitted to the graduate program in Nursing and the Graduate School before they can apply for admission to the dual-title degree program. Admission to the dual-title is determined upon review of all application materials by the admissions committee in CTS. 

The dual-title PhD program in Nursing and CTS allows nursing PhD students to pursue additional preparation for career paths that involve clinical trials or clinical research programs. In addition to satisfying the requirements of the Nursing PhD program, students must satisfy additional requirements established by the CTS program committee. Within this framework, course selection is determined by the student, their Nursing adviser, and the CTS program adviser. Learn more in the handbook >>

Full descriptions of our program outcomes, course descriptions, requirements, and plans of study are available in the PhD Handbook .

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Home to experts who push the bounds of our knowledge and refine the translation of that knowledge into real-world application, Penn State Nursing is a premier educator of the next generation of nurse leaders. You can work alongside one of our American Academy of Nursing Fellows and world-renowned experts who will mentor you along your educational journey.

Penn State Nursing has a variety of research opportunities , and our Center for Nursing Research team is poised to help secure unique opportunities specific to you and your interests.

Research Areas :

  • Gerontology & Aging
  • Palliative & End-of-life Care
  • Physiological & Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Health and Well-being
  • Health and Healthcare Disparities
  • Intervention and Implementation Science
  • Nursing Education

For more information on our faculty research expertise, visit our Research Faculty page.

Locations :

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Funding Opportunities:

Select BSN to PhD are provided a minimum of four years of funding. Select MSN to PhD are provided a minimum of three years of funding. Continued funding is contingent upon such things as availability, grades, and assistantship evaluations. Applicants who wish to be considered for Fall 2024 funding must have a completed application submitted to the Graduate School prior to February 1, 2024.

Admissions :

Admission requirements are outlined on the Penn State Bulletin website. Applications to the program can be done through the Graduate School . For questions about the program, contact Susan Loeb , PhD program director.

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You’ll expand your career and graduate qualified to serve in a variety of roles in academia, government, and health care. You’ll be ready to improve the health of society and contribute to the future generation through research. You can customize your degree according to your areas of interest and by choosing between three concentrations: Health of the Family and Community, International Health, and Nursing Historical Research.

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Program at a Glance

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  • Fall semester: July 21
  • Spring semester: November 15

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  • Program Units: 55
  • Cost per Unit: $1,160
  • Base Cost: $63,800*
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  • Articulate how nursing is informed by the Christian faith.
  • Learn how to professionally contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
  • Build the knowledge and ethical framework to promote social change.
  • Conduct research in the areas of wellness promotion and health maintenance.
  • Develop, test, and utilize theoretical knowledge that will improve health outcomes.

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The  PhD in Nursing  program is designed for nurses who hold a master’s degree in nursing or a related field and wish to pursue a doctoral degree in nursing. Graduates of this program, in roles as academicians, contribute to the body of nursing knowledge to improve the health of society and prepare the next generation of nurses. 

Browse the tabs below—if you have questions, visit the  Student Services Center  page, and we’ll make sure you get the info you need.

Admission Requirements—Domestic Applicants

The  university graduate  and program admission requirements below must be met before an application is considered complete.

Admission of students into the  PhD in Nursing  will be evaluated by each of these criteria.

  • Graduate application for admission
  • $45 nonrefundable application fee
  • Official transcripts from all institutions leading to and awarding the applicant’s bachelor’s and master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and all post-baccalaureate study An official transcript is one that Azusa Pacific University receives unopened in an envelope sealed by the former institution and that bears the official seal of the college or university. A cumulative minimum 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) grade-point average on the posted degree is required for regular admission status. Provisional admittance may be granted to individuals with a lower GPA if competency can be shown through multiple measures.
  • Transcripts should show completion of a BSN and master’s degree (master’s degree may be in nursing or another field).Graduate-level statistics course, taken within the last five years
  • Graduate-level nursing research course
  • Graduate-level nursing theory course
  • Evidence of written creative work and/or scholarly papers
  • Written statement of educational objectives, specific focus of research, and career goals
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of recommendation from persons who are suited to evaluate applicant’s qualifications for PhD education in nursing, including at least one from the applicant's direct supervisor and/or a previous faculty member
  • Faculty member(s) interview with the prospective student
  • Status as a licensed registered nurse; evidence of current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of California is mandatory at the time of program entry

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Admission requirements—international applicants.

Azusa Pacific University is authorized under federal law by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of State to enroll nonimmigrant, alien undergraduate and graduate students. APU issues and administers both the I-20 and DS 2019 (F-1 and J-1 status documents respectively).

To apply for a graduate program at APU, the following requirements must be fulfilled in addition to meeting the domestic applicant and  program-specific admission requirements  specified above.

International applicants must also:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in English through a placement test with the  Academic Success Center , or through a TOEFL/IELTS score that meets program-specific requirements. Refer to APU’s  English proficiency requirements  to learn more. Request that official test scores be sent to APU. All other forms of proof indicated in the English proficiency requirements must be submitted directly to International Services.
  • Provide a  Graduate Affidavit of Financial Support (PDF)  and a bank statement from within the last six months proving financial ability to pay for education costs through personal, family, or sponsor resources.
  • Submit a copy of a valid passport showing biographical data, including your name, country of citizenship, date of birth, and other legal information.
  • Get foreign transcripts evaluated. International credentials (transcripts, certificates, diplomas, and degrees) must be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation agency. View our policy and a list of approved  Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agencies .

What to Expect

After all admission materials have been received by the  Student Services Center , the faculty or department chair reviews the applicant’s file. The applicant is notified in writing of the admission decision.

Screening of Applicants

Both the Student Services Center and the School of Nursing handle screening of applicants for admission into the nursing PhD program. Screening of applicants' portfolios is conducted by the Student Services Center and is evaluated according to the admission criteria. The school reviews completed applications for admission to the doctoral program to discern an applicant’s academic qualifications and preparation for advanced graduate study. Upon completion of the screening and review process, the Nursing Doctoral Admission Screening Committee forwards a list of qualified/alternate applicants to the Student Services Center. The Student Services Center officially notifies applicants of admission decisions.

Many financial aid options are available to make your   PhD in Nursing   affordable.

Delivering high quality graduate programs takes a comprehensive support system. Your investment in an advanced degree includes those services and personnel that partner with you in pursuit of higher education. Below is a detailed breakdown of the fees associated with the benefits and services included in your degree program.

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Tuition and Fees
Cost
Nursing Master’s Degree, Credential, and Most Certificate Programs (per unit) $860
PhD in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)(per unit) $1,160
Oncology Nurse Practitioner Certificate (per unit) $1,160
Audit (per unit) half-price tuition
Nursing Clinical Fee (per semester; includes malpractice insurance) $600
Graduate Nursing Advanced Practice Lab Fee (per course) $275

Nursing courses may require additional fees. View a complete list of   university fees .

All stated financial information is subject to change. Contact   Student Services Center at (626) 815-2020 for more information.

Several types of   financial aid   are available to graduate students. The resources range from federal loans and state grants to, for some graduate programs, fellowships and scholarships. For details about financial aid available for your program, please contact the   Student Services Center   at   (626) 815-2020 .

Military Benefits

Military members—and in some cases their spouses and dependents—qualify for   financial assistance   covering tuition, housing, and books. Azusa Pacific is a Yellow Ribbon University and Military Friendly School, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the benefits and flexibility you need to complete your education.

Program-Specific Aid

For more details on these scholarships and funding opportunities, as well as other possible resources, please contact the   School of Nursing   at   (626) 815-5386 .

Nurse Faculty Loan Program

The Nurse Faculty Loan Program is a government loan program set up to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty by providing loans to students in advanced nursing education programs. Students must be pursuing a MSN or doctoral nursing degree. The NFLP loans will be forgiven—up to 85 percent of the amount received—over a consecutive four-year period if the student commits to serve as full-time faculty at a school of nursing following graduation. Faculty at private universities, state schools, and community colleges are eligible. Students receiving these loans must also complete the nursing education courses prior to graduation.

School of Nursing Alumni Tuition Discounts

APU’s   School of Nursing   offers an alumni tuition discount for APU alumni starting in the following graduate programs:

  • MSN in Healthcare Administration and Leadership
  • MSN in Nursing Education
  • PhD in Nursing
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Students must be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress with a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0. Students must be enrolled at least half-time. If qualifications are met, the discount may be renewed each term. APU will pay $500 per term (up to $2,000 over the course of the program). This discount cannot be combined with other institutional aid. Contact   Student Financial Services   for complete eligibility details.

Note: Award and eligibility are applicable for the 2022-23 academic year and apply to students admitted beginning fall 2020. The discount is subject to change.

To view specific requirements and coursework information, visit the current academic catalog:

Program Requirements

The DNP to PhD Pathway enables professionals who have a DNP, or transferable doctoral-level units, to further utilize the DNP program’s evidence for improving patient and population outcomes, and expand their research skills to further nursing science and clinical practice, as they earn a PhD. The PhD in Nursing program is a 55-unit-plus-dissertation program. The School of Nursing may accept for transfer up to 15 units of coursework completed in an accredited DNP program, thereby requiring the student to complete 40 units of doctoral coursework in residence, and complete the dissertation, to earn the PhD in Nursing degree.

The proposed plan of study can be completed either on a full-time (6 semesters) or part-time basis. Upon application to the PhD program, a transfer evaluation/gap analysis of the DNP coursework will be conducted by the Nursing Doctoral Admission Committee.

How many units do I take each term?

Students generally take 7-8 units per term. There are three terms per year, including summer.

How long is a term?

The fall, spring, and summer terms last 16 weeks.

How many hours does each class session require?

Typically each class meets 3 hours based on the number of units of the course.

For more information about the   PhD in Nursing,   contact   the School of Nursing.

Study Progression and Graduation Requirements

Progression in the program requires active enrollment status and maintaining a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Graduation requirements include a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, successful completion of the qualifying exam, dissertation proposal defense, and completion of original dissertation research.

Leaves of Absence

PhD in Nursing   students in good standing and making satisfactory progress toward their degrees who must interrupt their studies for a compelling reason (e.g., illness, study abroad, family conditions, or crises) may petition for a leave of absence for a stated period of time not to exceed two years. Requests for a leave must be in writing and state both the reasons for the leave and the semester in which the student will re-enroll. Leaves of absence must be approved by the department chair and the dean of the School of Nursing in advance of the semester for which the leave is requested.

The petition for return to enrolled status should be filed one full term before the intended date of re-enrollment. If the student went on leave with conditions for re-enrollment, these must be fulfilled before re-enrollment may occur. If a student is on leave for two years, the Doctoral Admissions Committee, as well as the student’s advisor, the doctoral studies chair, and the dean will review her/his re-enrollment petition. Depending upon the amount of time elapsed, the student’s stage of study in the program, and the student’s academic activity during the leave, readmission may be contingent.

Examinations

Qualifying examination.

The qualifying examination is taken upon the completion of between 15 and 21 units of doctoral work, including   GNRS 700 ,   701 ,   702 , and   706 . (The student must petition for exceptions.) The examination is comprised of a relatively brief paper (i.e., 25–30 pages) and oral review by a committee of faculty. The purpose of the paper is to encourage synthesis of first-year coursework as it relates to the student’s current research interest area. The focus of the paper specifies the student’s interest area with potential researchable questions and methodological approaches, together with relevant aspects of nursing theory, nursing knowledge development, and methods of inquiry. The subsequent oral examination provides the student an opportunity to formulate a synthesis of her/his thinking in response to questions.

Dissertation Proposal Defense

Successful completion of the dissertation proposal signifies competence to pursue independent research with the advice and guidance of the dissertation committee. The dissertation proposal defense allows the student to demonstrate familiarity with the state of the science in a particular area; awareness of currently active topics of investigation in the area; theoretical dimensions and design issues related to potential questions; and recognition of potential, practical, and ethical challenges arising at the intersection of research questions, population, and instruments.

APU Institutional Review Board

Following advancement to candidacy, the student must submit the appropriate paperwork to the APU Institutional Review Board (IRB) and any additional IRBs. Following approval from the IRB, the student may begin data collection.

Dissertation Defense

The dissertation reports the results of original, independent research of substantial but circumscribed scope, undertaken in consultation with the student’s dissertation committee. The student presents a prospectus or proposal specifying the question, method, design, data collection instruments or strategy, projected data analysis, plan for access to subjects/participants/data, and projected timeline for data collection, analysis, and dissertation completion.

The dissertation committee serves in an advisory capacity to the student and ensures that the dissertation research and the written dissertation demonstrate the student’s competence to conduct independent research in the discipline. Committee members work with the student throughout the process of data collection, analysis, and writing, with primary support provided by the chair/sponsor. When the student has substantially finished the work to the satisfaction of each committee member, the committee meets to hear the student’s defense of the overall work and the decisions it entailed, and to discuss the student’s plans for publication and post degree program of research.

Students may not have the degree posted to their transcript until the document has been accepted by the library and the School of Nursing. Any exceptions are by petition only.

If you have questions, we’re here to help! Connect with a representative who can walk you through the program details and application process.

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  • Jennifer Cunanan, Program Coordinator,   [email protected] , (626) 815-6000, Ext. 4481

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Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (voicemail messages left will be addressed on the next business day)

Student Services Center

Contact (626) 812-3016  or [email protected] , and visit  apu.edu/ssc  for details on the admissions process, financial aid, and class registration.

International Services

International students should contact +1-626-812-3055 or  [email protected] , and visit  apu.edu/international/ .

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  • The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Azusa Pacific University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. 
  • The traditional baccalaureate nursing program, upper-division transfer (2+2/LVN to BSN) programs, entry-level master’s program, and the nurse practitioner program are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

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The University at Buffalo's Post-Master's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing program is designed to prepare experienced nurses for leadership roles in nursing science and academia. This program equips nurse scholars to advance knowledge development, theory generation, and hypothesis testing to improve nursing practice and health care outcomes. All PhD program tracks are offered online, providing the flexibility needed for working professionals.

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  • The School of Nursing reserves the right to change admission and program criteria to meet prevailing accreditation and registration requirements.
  • Students who have been dismissed from other nursing programs are not eligible for admission. 
  • An interview is required for all graduate programs as part of the review process. Qualified applicants will be notified of interview via email.

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Admissions requirements.

  • Equivalent of a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in nursing (MSN) degree.
  • Active U.S. RN license or foreign nursing license.
  • Overall MSN GPA of 3.25.

Application Materials

  • Online application.
  • Application fee: $75
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
  • Resume/curriculum vitae.
  • Personal statement .
  • Two scholarly writing samples.
  • Three references.

Transcript Information

All application materials are submitted online through the application portal, except for official transcripts. Please do not upload any screenshots of transcripts.

Select the correct institution

Ensure that your transcripts are sent to SUNY University at Buffalo,  not  to SUNY Buffalo State University.

Please have official transcripts mailed to:

UB School of Nursing Beck Hall-Graduate Admissions 3435 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14214

Electronic transcripts can be:

  • Emailed to  [email protected].
  • Uploaded via Parchment using the "University at Buffalo" option. 
  • Uploaded via National Student Clearinghouse using code: 002837. 

International Applicants

Additional requirements for international applicants, all graduate nursing program applicants.

  • SPEAK Test , TOEFL or IELTS scores  (minimum scores and more information);  UB TOEFL code: 2925.
  • International Credentials/Transcripts/Proof of Degree/Translations. A WES document is strongly preferred. 
  • Upon admission to the program, you will be required to submit official transcripts/degrees/translations in a sealed envelope to the International Admission Office.
  • Immigration and financial documents.

DNP Program Applicants

  • Students applying to the DNP program are not eligible to obtain an F1 student visa.  Visa requirements can be found here . 
  • If you do not have a US RN license, you must contact the state board of nursing to apply. 

Application Deadlines

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07/15/2024
09/05/2024
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12/16/2024
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Fall 2025
12/16/2024
6/16/2025
Post-MS DNP (all)
Fall 2025
01/16/2025
6/16/2025

All documents must be received by the deadline.  

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How to get to Ulan-Ude? A drill to know if you travel by Russian trains

It may seem that getting to Ulan-Ude is not that difficult: you either fly into it or take one of many trains from Irkutsk . Yet, there is one drill a traveler who is not originally from Russia would not know: the train timetables all over Russia are Moscow time, whether they are in Siberia or Saint-Petersburg. We did not read the tickets attentively and came to the railway station at 8 pm; to be honest, we ran into the station since we were late. However, we could not see our train on the timetable and asked for help; this is how we learned that our train would depart in six hours only. It is written in the tickets with very small letters that the departure time is Moscow time.

Where to stay

In the end, we came to Ulan-Ude at 11 AM and tried to find the guesthouse we booked from Booking. However, it turned out that this was the apartment and we had to wait for the administrator to bring the key. We spent a lot of money calling the administrator and ran out of the Internet; when she finally came, it turned out that the price in booking was per person, although we booked a “double.” Since we did not have any internet left to book anything else, we had to take it. Make sure you read the reviews well: the majority of “guesthouses” in Ulan-Ude are apartments with quite unpredictable policies.

The center of Ulan-Ude

Lenin’s head

How to get to Ivolginsky Datsan

how to get to Ivolginsky Datsan

Ivolginsky Datsan

Ivolginsky Datsan

You only need 5 to 7 hours to see the center of Ulan-Ude and Ivolginsky Datsan, which is why the city is great as a hub and a short stop on the way from Irkutsk to Mongolia. It feels so much like the city in between these two: it is still next to Baikal and in many ways is similar to Olkhon and Arshan , but is much more Buddhist, like Mongolia . From Ulan-Ude, we departed to Kyakhta, the city at Mongolia border and then to Mongolia.

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Buryatia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in  Ulan-Ude,Russia

Buryatia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ulan-Ude - Russia. Here you will find Information on the Buryatia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ulan-Ude - Russia. For more information on specific services, please contact the chamber directly or visit the official website.

Buryatia Chamber of Commerce and Industry


1A Komsomolskaya Str
Republic Buryatia
241035 - Ulan-Ude -
Russia

(483) 256-28-55, 256-68-06

(483) 256-44-24

[email protected]

eng.tpprf.ru/ru/main/chambers/buryatrepubl/

Buryatia Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a chamber of commerce located in the city of Ulan-Ude in the country of Russia.

For information on specific services offered by the Buryatia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, please contact the chamber directly by telephone ((483) 256-28-55, 256-68-06), email [email protected] or visit the official website of the chamber.

This website provides general information about the Buryatia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ulan-Ude - Russia. This website has no affiliation with the mentioned chamber or the commercial department of the Buryatia Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

is a local organization of businesses and companies in Ulan-Ude with the intention to develop and further the interests of local companies and businesses in Russia. Many businesses are international operating companies with offices in Russia.

Members of a Chamber of Commerce are usually international and local operating companies, such as lawyers, property developers, tourism companies, airlines, manufacturing companies, import and export businesses, banks, finance companies, legal advisors, IT and electronics manufacturers etc.

Chambers of Commerce main activities are, among others, safeguarding business interests and sharing business experiences and business interests, contact with governments, civil society, local media and the press and organzing trade shows and events.

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