Shape The Future Of Nursing
Online Ph.D. in Nursing students can expect a variety of beneficial program outcomes.
Build critical knowledge as it relates to nursing theory, health care issues, nursing education and obtaining research funding:
- Explore scientific philosophies and ethical theories as they pertain to the discipline of nursing
- Analyze the concepts of evidence-based research on policy and politics that impact population health outcomes
- Consider specific issues in science and ethics as they relate to nursing education
- Learn about the current state of nursing research and major funding trends in nursing and health care
Advance your research skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis while expanding on study design:
- Learn the seven steps of the research process, focusing on the development of researchable problems, literature review, and hypothesis generation
- Develop the skills to write quantitative research questions and how to select appropriate research methodologies
- Explore ways to apply qualitative inquiry as an approach to knowledge discovery
- Understand principles of measurement, instrument design and data collection methods
Develop a comprehensive dissertation with the support of a dedicated chairperson:
- Receive early engagement with a dissertation chairperson, providing structured guidance from start to finish
- Formulate a dissertation that answers a pertinent research question and contributes to the body of knowledge in nursing
- Develop a literature review and mode of inquiry for your dissertation as you prepare to defend your proposal
- Implement your study through data collection and analyze the results in preparation for your dissertation defense
Ph.D. Faculty Research Areas