323 PhD programmes in Nursing in North America

The Post-BSN to DNP Nursing Practice - Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program at Eastern Michigan University is a 3-year full-time program. Students in this program must complete the coursework for one of two Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program Concentrations.

The PhD in Nursing program at the University of Central Florida prepares nurse scholars to possess a body of knowledge about theory, processes, and methods of inquiry in the discipline of nursing.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program offered at Florida Atlantic University focuses on practice leadership.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice - Advanced Practice program at the University of Central Florida prepares nurses at the highest level of practice for the current health care environment.

The nationally accredited doctoral Nurse Anesthesia program at Florida State University Panama City is a rigorous 36-month program focused on patient care before, during and after surgical procedures in a variety of settings.  

This Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track at Johns Hopkins University prepares the student to practice at an advanced level to provide evidence-based family centered care to children from birth through adolescence.

School of Nursing at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is proud to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program. As a UCLA Bruin, you will study at a globally esteemed, premiere public research university with top nursing instructors.

The online Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Acute Care program at Florida State University is designed to prepare nurses for the highest level of clinical practice! 

The Advanced Practice - Nursing  degree at Johns Hopkins University creates rigorously prepared clinical DNP Advanced Practice Track/PhD scholars that offers the profession a ‘best of both worlds’ approach, creating innovative solutions for faculty practice, research, discovery, and translation. 

The Doctor of Nursing Practice - Executive program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing is accredited by the: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Decker's PhD in Nursing program at Binghamton University is designed to prepare graduates for research and active scholarship that will extend the knowledge base of nursing and improve the delivery of healthcare for rural and vulnerable populations.

The Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner DNP program at the University of Cincinnati prepares students at the highest level of nursing practice to provide advanced care for adolescents, older adults, and the frail elderly with acute, short-term illness, exacerbated chronic illness, or terminal disease.

Our Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program at the University of South Carolina focuses on integration of didactic, clinical experience, simulation with a broad base in the health sciences and a deep understanding of the mechanics of anesthesia.

Enroll in the PhD in Nursing program at Washington State University and learn how to design, conduct, and disseminate research that will generate new knowledge directed toward changing nursing science, healthcare, and nursing practice.

The DNP: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner option at George Washington University prepares graduates to function as doctorally prepared nurses at the highest level of clinical practice, to translate knowledge into practice, to apply policy, as well as design, implement and evaluate innovations to improve health care systems and patient centered outcomes. 

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Georgia Southern University is a terminal degree committed to educating advanced practice nurses who possess the knowledge, skills and values necessary to contribute to and lead in the efforts to improve the health care delivery system of the nation. The DNP is a professional terminal degree with an applied nursing focus.

The Health Care Leadership and Administration online program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers students the opportunity to develop a robust foundation in systems-thinking, organization theory, human resource management, health care policy and advocacy, and leadership development. 

The PhD in Nursing Sciences at University of Florida prepares nurse scholars to develop and conduct scientific research that advances the theoretical foundations of nursing practice and health care delivery.

The Nurse Anesthesia program at the University of Cincinnati is the fourth oldest in the United States and offers a variety of experiences at clinical sites within 45 miles of the university, including a level I trauma center, high-risk obstetric unit, one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals, and multiple outpatient surgery centers and community hospitals.

With this Doctor of Nursing degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette you'll be equipped to affect positive change in patient outcomes at every level, whether through providing care directly, researching new techniques, or implementing new policies based on evidence and data.