Nursing is a scholarly, practice discipline that integrates both art and science in the care of people. The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree prepares nurse scientists to enhance the health of clients through the development, testing and dissemination of knowledge and through shaping public policy.
The doctoral program prepares nurse scientists with focused areas of research expertise and is designed to allow students to work one on one with experienced senior researchers. Students are matched based on research interest on admission with a College of Nursing professor who is a graduate faculty fellow. The advisor directs the student's individualized program of study. All students take a core of nursing courses as well as cognate courses, to develop knowledge and skills in their area of interest. Independent research projects develop research skills.
Graduates of the program are prepared as leaders for the profession who are committed to personal renewal, growth and development. Graduates also take responsibility for shaping current and emerging trends in nursing and health care and foster the growth and development of other professions.
Nurse scientists work in clinical and academic settings developing knowledge for practice. The purpose of this knowledge development is to shape the future of nursing practice and education, ultimately improving the delivery of health care now and in the future.
As the oldest state supported nursing education institution in Nebraska, the College of Nursing's PhD program prepares nurses to advance nursing science through research and theory development. The program offers benefits unmatched in this area:
- Well-balanced, flexible plan of study coursework supporting student research and career goals.
- The opportunity to work with experienced, funded senior researchers to enhance knowledge of scientific research and grant management.
- Resources of the Niedfelt Nursing Research Center, the nation's first non-federally supported nursing research center.
- Individual attention in small classes.
- Opportunity for assistance in applying for public and private grants and scholarships.
- Opportunity for a limited number of students to study at a distance (some trips to Omaha are required)
Areas of research emphasis of Doctoral Program faculty and students are broadly described in three general areas:
Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
- Healthy lifestyle
- Risk management
Response to Acute and Chronic Illness (Individual and Family)
- Symptom management
- Circadian disruption
- Health status outcomes
Health Systems
- Informatics
- Care delivery
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Doctoral Faculty
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- Required Core Courses
- PhD Course Descriptions
(BSN to PhD) Fact Sheet
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