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PhD in Nursing Science 

Drive the future of nursing through scientific discovery.

• School School of Nursing | Graduate School
• Duration 4 years, full-time
• Format Hybrid
• Enrollment Fall
• Tuition Fully funded, stipend provided

About the Program

Conduct multidisciplinary, cutting-edge research that will transform nursing with Vanderbilt’s PhD in Nursing Science degree . This four-year, full-time program prepares diverse scholars to lead the nation in nursing research, education and policy.  

The program is delivered predominantly online with limited campus visits once a semester, and its state-of-the-art curriculum emphasizes both clinical and health services research. All students receive a customized plan of study tailored to their specific research interests. Research is organized into the following signature areas: Acute and Chronic Illness, Data Science and Health Technologies, Palliative Care Science, and Pregnancy Outcomes and Mother, Infant, Child and Family Health.     

Student tuition for the program is fully funded, covering up to four years of research and coursework, and students receive annual stipends.    

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• #8 U.S. News & World Report 2023 rankings of Best Value School
• #13 U.S. News & World Report 2023 rankings of National Universities
• 26% Ethnic racial student enrollment across all VUSN programs in 2020

Key Takeaways   

• Bene f it from a blended learning format that pairs online classes and coursework with periodic campus vi sits  
• Receive competitive financial awards, including fully funded tuition and an annual stipend  
• Conduct cutting-edge , multidisciplinary r e search alongside nationally and internationally recognized faculty w ho have a wide range of research foci  
• Learn with a n advanced curriculum that emphasizes both clinical and health services research   
• Launch your research or academic career with strong faculty mentorship and a personalized plan of study  

Who Should Enroll ?

The PhD in Nursing Science program is designed for diverse nurse scholars who are interested in pursuing research and academic careers in public or private health care. Admitted students seek to advance nursing through scientific discovery, and they hold bachelor’s degrees in nursing (or BSN equivalent) and master’s degrees in nursing (or a related field) or doctoral degrees in nursing (or a related field).   

Admission to the program is competitive and requires research and career goals that are in alignment with the School of Nursing’s research efforts and faculty expertise.   

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Successful applicants will meet the following admission criteria and submit the application materials prior to the application deadline.  The application deadline is November 15th of each year, and admitted students will enter the PhD Program the following Summer semester (May). Please note that the PhD Program start may move to August in 2022.

PhD Admission Criteria

• Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Master of Science degree in Nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the BSN and MSN or MS in Nursing
• Applicants to the MSN-PhD track only will have successfully completed a 3 credit hour, graduate level Statistics course with a grade of B- or higher before the program start date. 
• Official transcripts for all prior earned degrees and all prior post-secondary coursework
• Confirmation of support from an IU School of Nursing faculty member that indicates congruency between faculty and applicant's research interest and willingness of the faculty member to serve as applicant’s research mentor
• Three references indicating ability to succeed in the PhD program, including at least one from a nurse faculty member who has knowledge of the applicant's academic ability
• Personal statement indicating immediate and long-range professional goals and a proposed area of research; 2-3 pages in length
• Evidence of the capacity for original scholarship and research in nursing, as demonstrated by reports, published and unpublished papers, or a thesis.
• Current resume or CV
• If applicant’s native language is not English, submission of proof of English proficiency by taking the "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL)

All qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a formal admission interview with PhD faculty.

Application materials should be uploaded to the online application or submitted electronically to the Graduate Advisor for Doctoral Programs by the application deadline.  Official transcripts should be submitted to the Graduate Advisor electronically, or by mail to the address below; copies of transcripts uploaded into the online application will not be accepted.

Graduate Advisor for Doctoral Programs Indiana University School of Nursing Center for Academic Affairs 600 Barnhill Drive, Room NU147 Indianapolis, IN 46202-5107

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• Master of Science in Nursing

The entering student normally holds a bachelor’s degree from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and holds a registered nurse license that allows the student to practice as a registered nurse in Texas. Registered nurses with non-nursing baccalaureate degrees may also apply to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. Applicants who wish to pursue the primary care pediatric, acute care pediatric or family nurse practitioner tracks must have at least one to two years, respectively,  of clinical practice experience as a registered nurse within the last five years at the time of application deadline to be considered for admission. Please visit the  Advanced Practice Nursing website  for more information.

Factors considered in the admission decision include satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examinations General Test, with attention given to the relative balance between verbal and quantitative scores; a grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division and graduate coursework; information derived from academic and professional references; professional background and goals; and proficiency in the English language. An interview may also be required. The composite picture presented by these factors is an important part of the admission review and decision. All students are expected to complete an approved upper-division statistics course prior to the first semester of enrollment.

The advanced practice registered nurse tracks, adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist, family nurse practitioner, primary care pediatric nurse practitioner, acute care pediatric nurse practitioner and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner require a minimum of 48 semester hours of coursework. The leadership in diverse settings track requires a minimum of 39 hours.

Preparation of a thesis is optional; when this option is chosen, an additional three to six semester hours are required.

Program components are: (1) core courses that provide advanced theoretical and research knowledge and a deeper understanding of professional issues; (2) courses in the student’s track/concentration; (3) advanced practice core courses (required for students in the adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner tracks); and (4) supporting/elective courses, which may include courses from outside nursing.

• Master of Science in Nursing: Alternate Entry

The alternate entry program is designed for the student who has no previous degrees in nursing, who desires a career in nursing practice, and who holds at least a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing. The program is fully approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and is nationally accredited. Program options for alternate entry students include Leadership in Diverse Settings, Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.    

Admission requirements include at minimum a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing; satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examinations General Test, with attention given to the relative balance between verbal and quantitative scores; a grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division and graduate coursework; satisfactory academic and/or professional references; personal and professional goals compatible with the purpose of the program; and proficiency in the English language. An interview may also be required. The composite picture presented by these factors is an important part of the admission review and decision.

Prerequisite courses in upper-division statistics and the natural and behavioral sciences must be completed prior to enrollment. Of the required prerequisites, the courses in anatomy and microbiology must be completed by December 31 of the application year. All students must be fully compliant with program requirements, including clearance of a background check from the Texas Board of Nursing prior to beginning the alternate entry pre-licensure summer courses. All pre-licensure courses must be completed with a grade of at least C to progress to the post-licensure alternate entry curriculum.

Practicing nurses and nursing students are held to a high standard of competencies in order to perform responsible and safe care. Successful completion of the nursing program requires that students demonstrate ability to effectively and safely perform several essential skills. Additionally students must demonstrate a proficiency in interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as ethical comportment. Students considering this major must meet the required standards. For more information, please see  Professional and Technical Standards for Nursing Practice (PDF) .

The alternate-entry student is eligible to take the licensure examination to become a registered nurse (NCLEX-RN) in the state of Texas after completing 38 semester hours of foundation courses. The student must pass Nursing 290S and have an unencumbered nursing license in order to enroll in graduate nursing courses beyond the foundation year. Depending on the chosen concentration, students must complete a minimum of 74 to 83 semester hours of coursework.

Program components are: (1) accelerated foundation courses in all major clinical areas of nursing; (2) core courses that provide advanced theoretical and research knowledge and a deeper understanding of professional issues; (3) courses in one of the nursing tracks available to the alternate-entry student; (4) advanced practice core courses (required for students in the adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist, psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner); and (5) supporting/elective courses, which may include courses from outside nursing.

• Doctor of Nursing Practice

The entering student must be a registered nurse who holds either a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master's in a related field from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or a recognized degree from a foreign academic institution. Factors considered in the admission decision include satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examinations General Test, with attention given to the relative balance between verbal and quantitative scores; a grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division and graduate coursework; eighteen months of professional work experience; current Texas RN licensure or Texas Board of Nursing eligible; information derived from academic and professional references; professional background; a satisfactory interview; and proficiency in the English language. The composite picture presented by these factors is an important part of the admission review and decision.

Students will complete nine hours of core courses before enrolling in supporting or clinical courses. Following completion of the core courses, 24 hours of supporting courses can be taken in any order. Additionally, 12 hours of clinical specialization courses will be taken in sequential order after the core courses are completed. Within these clinical specialization seminars, students will select and develop an area of focus that will culminate in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly project.

• Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree is designed for the student who desires a career as a nurse scientist. The entering student must be a registered nurse who holds either a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, or a recognized degree from a foreign academic institution. The occasional student who holds no master’s degree or a master’s degree in another discipline will be required to complete prescribed graduate bridge courses in nursing as a condition of admission. Bridge courses are not counted toward degree requirements. These students may also choose to complete a Master of Science in Nursing degree en route to the PhD.

Factors considered in the admission decision include satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examinations General Test, with attention given to the relative balance between verbal and quantitative scores; a grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division and graduate coursework; information derived from academic and professional references; professional background; congruence of the student’s research goals with the expertise of the nursing faculty; a satisfactory interview; and proficiency in the English language. The composite picture presented by these factors is an important part of the admission review and decision.

All students are expected to complete an approved upper-division statistics course prior to the first semester of enrollment. In addition, all students must pass a doctoral qualifying examination before entering candidacy for the degree. Students must complete at least 57 semester hours of coursework. Established milestones must be completed in order for students to progress and complete the Doctor of Philosophy program in nursing.

The degree program requires completion of the following coursework: (1) core courses focused on advanced theoretical, analytical, and research method skills; (2) seminars and related supporting courses in a focused area of study; (3) research practicum courses; and (4) dissertation courses.

• Doctor of Philosophy: Alternate Entry

The alternate entry program is designed for the student who has no previous degrees in nursing, who desires a career as a nurse scientist, and who holds at least a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing. The program is fully approved by the Texas Board of Nursing. Alternate-entry PhD students may choose to complete a Master of Science in Nursing degree en route to the PhD if desired.

Factors considered in the admission decision include at least a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing; satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examinations General Test, with attention given to the relative balance between verbal and quantitative scores; a grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division and graduate coursework; information derived from academic and professional references; professional background; congruence of the student’s research goals with the expertise of the nursing faculty; a satisfactory interview; and proficiency in the English language. The composite picture presented by these factors is an important part of the admission review and decision.

Prerequisite courses in upper-division statistics and the natural and behavioral sciences must also be completed prior to enrollment. Of the required prerequisites, the courses in anatomy and microbiology must be completed by December 31 of the application year. All students must be fully compliant with program requirements, including clearance of a background check from the Board of Nursing prior to beginning the alternate entry pre-licensure summer courses. All pre-licensure courses must be completed with a grade of at least C to progress in the alternate entry curriculum.

Practicing nurses and nursing students are held to a high standard of competencies in order to perform responsible and safe care. Successful completion of the nursing program requires that students demonstrate an ability to effectively and safely perform several essential skills. Additionally, students must demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as ethical comportment. Students considering this major must meet the required standards. For more information please view Professional and Technical Standards for Nursing Practice (PDF).

The alternate-entry PhD student is eligible to take the licensure examination to become a registered nurse (NCLEX-RN) in the state of Texas after completing thirty-eight semester hours of foundation courses. The student must pass Nursing 290S and have an unencumbered nursing license in order to enroll in graduate nursing courses beyond the first semester of courses following the foundation courses. The student must pass a doctoral qualifying examination before entering candidacy for the doctoral degree. Students must complete at least 106 semester hours of coursework. Established milestones must be completed in order for students to progress and complete the Doctor of Philosophy program in nursing.

Program components are: (1) accelerated foundation courses in all major clinical areas of nursing; (2) master’s level bridge courses, which provide advanced theoretical and research knowledge and a deeper understanding of professional issues; (3) doctoral core courses focused on advanced theoretical, analytical, and research method skills; (4) seminars and related supporting courses in a focused area of study; (5) research practicum courses; and (6) dissertation courses.

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certification

The post-master’s Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certification (APRN) certificate programs are designed for those nurses who have a master’s in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or a recognized degree from a foreign academic institution and wish to complete the course work necessary to sit for national certification as an APRN. Students choose a certificate track as a family nurse practitioner, primary care pediatric nurse practitioner, psych/mental health nurse practitioner, acute care pediatric nurse practitioner 1 , or adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist. Upon completion of the advanced practice coursework, one of the following will appear on the student's transcript: family nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, acute care pediatric nurse practitioner 1 , or adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist.

Factors considered in the admission decision include a grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division and graduate coursework; information derived from academic and professional references; professional background and goals; and proficiency in the English language. An interview may also be required. The composite picture presented by these factors is an important part of the admission review and decision.

• Legal Requirements

In the interest of public safety, there are legal restrictions on enrollment in some nursing courses and on eligibility for RN licensure. Factors that may make an individual ineligible for licensure in Texas include prior denial of a license by a licensing authority; disciplinary action by a licensing/certifying authority; conviction for a crime other than a minor traffic violation; diagnosis/treatment/hospitalization in the past five years for schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or borderline personality disorder; addiction or treatment for addiction to alcohol or any other drug during the previous five years; and having been issued a declaratory order concerning eligibility for NCLEX examination or licensure or having received a proposal of ineligibility by the Texas Board of Nursing.

To avoid delay in course enrollment, delay or denial of licensure, or possible disciplinary action and criminal prosecution for later discovery of falsified records, those with a history of any of the factors listed above are strongly urged to apply for a determination of eligibility for licensure. Request for a determination should be made as early as possible, prior to or upon enrolling in the nursing program. Such a determination, called a Declaratory Order, is issued by the Texas Board of Nursing. Issuance of a Declaratory Order takes a minimum of three to six months. More information is available on the Texas Board of Nursing website .

Students must provide documentation confirming completion of compliance requirements prior to commencement of degree program. Log in to the School of Nursing intranet site for more information.

• Medical clearance requirements—immunizations.
• Criminal background check—required of alternate entry students and registered nurses who received initial licensure prior to 2003. Students with concerns about eligibility are urged to seek an official determination from the Texas Board of Nursing  six months in advance of beginning clinical courses to allow sufficient time for Texas Board of Nursing approval.
• Drug screen—a clear drug screen to be completed one month prior to the first day of class in the first semester of a student's program.
• CPR certification (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, offered by the American Heart Association).
• Basic first aid certification for alternate entry students only.
• Professional liability insurance (purchased each year through the School of Nursing).
• Completion of School of Nursing orientation training modules.
• Completion of School of Nursing scholastic dishonesty and professional integrity and honor code forms.
• Licensure as a registered nurse in Texas or holds a license that allows the student to practice as a registered nurse in Texas (except for alternate-entry students in foundation courses).
• Employment background check.

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Data Spotlight: Trends in Graduate Nursing Program Areas of Study

From 2017 to 2021, the Nurse Practitioner track was the fastest growing area of study in terms of enrollment for both the master’s degree and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs (Table 1). Master’s programs also saw significant increases in the number of students entering programs focused on Community and Public Health, Forensic Nursing, and Informatics, which is welcome news given the growing need for nurses with these specialties.

Over the last five years, Nursing Administration programs had the largest decrease in DNP enrollments and the second largest decrease in master’s degree program enrollments (Table 2). One of the most interesting shifts was the change in programs preparing nurse anesthetists. The Nurse Anesthesia master’s degree programs had the largest decrease in enrollments (n=1623 students) from 2017 to 2021. However, during the last five years, the Nurse Anesthesia DNP programs had the third largest increase in enrollment (Figure 1).

The increase in DNP enrollments and a significant decrease in master’s enrollments in Nurse Anesthesia programs were likely due to calls from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology 1 and AACN 2  for doctoral preparation for entry-level practice for nurse anesthetists. The Council on Accreditation 3 , which is the accrediting body for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists programs, has mandated the following: “On January 1, 2022, and thereafter, all students matriculating into an accredited program must be enrolled in a doctoral program.”

1 American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. (2007). AANA adopts position on doctoral preparation of Nurse Anesthetists. AANA NewsBulletin, 61 (8), 16.

2 American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2004). AACN position statement on the practice doctorate in nursing. www.aacnnursing.org/DNP/Position-Statement .

3 Council on Accreditation. (2022). Position Statements: Position statement on doctoral education for Nurse Anesthetists. www.coacrna.org/about-coa/position-statements .

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Figure 1. master's and dnp nurse anesthesia enrollment, 2017-2021.

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PhD Nursing Admission 2020-21 in Khyber Medical University

PhD Nursing Admission 2020 -2021 in Khyber Medical University

Khyber Medical University institute of Nursing Sciences kmu Peshawar announced admission schedule for PhD Nursing Session 2020-2021. KMU Peshawar is first public university that is launching PhD in Nursing. The long awaiting and highly demand program in the field of Nursing in Pakistan.

PhD Nursing program is produce leading scholars capable to address issues related to health / nursing at local and international level.

How to apply:

The admission applications are invited through proper channel. The admission form available on www.kmu.edu.pk applicants shall pay Rs. 3000/- at the time of submission of admission form duly deposited in KMU Account No. 0977029551007356 free online in any branch of MCB bank limited in favor of Khyber Medical University Peshawar.

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Minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 in the semester system or first division in annual system in MS Nursing from PNC/HEC Recognized University.

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Admission Date Schedule:

Admission application form available from today date: 28 October 2020

Last Date to submit admission application form: 07 December 2020

The terms and conditions admission schedule and process available on kmu.edu.pk.

The complete admission application form must be submitted to university admission office before last date. The office of the director KMU institute of Nursing Sciences, Street No 10, Sector F-1, phase-6, near Shalman park, Hayatabad, Peshawar. PhD Nursing Admissions in Pakistan.

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