323 PhD programmes in Nursing in North America

The on-campus Nursing PhD program at the Memorial University of Newfoundland helps students lay the foundation for a program of research in nursing.

The doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Science program at the University of Delaware prepares researchers and academic faculty for positions in college, university and healthcare settings.

The Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) degree at the University of Toronto is designed to prepare scientists and scholars with the analytical and research skills required to expand knowledge of clinical, theoretical, and health systems issues.

The Advanced Nursing Practice (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) program at Arizona State University prepares graduates to provide holistic, client-centered primary care to women of any age from adolescence through older adulthood.

Embark on an impactful academic journey at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, distinguished for its Nursing Practice doctoral program.

The online DNP-NP Nursing degree program is delivered through Pennsylvania State University’s World Campus and taught by Nese College of Nursing faculty.

The Systems Leadership DNP program at the University of Cincinnati prepares nurses to lead and transform practice using evidence and effective collaboration in a variety of roles across complex health care systems.

The Nurse Anesthesia program is housed in the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences building, located near the Detroit Medical Center and the Wayne State University School of Medicine.

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

Our Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at the University of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive online program that allows master’s-prepared nurses from all specialties to enhance their practice leadership.

This Advanced Nursing Practice (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) program at Arizona State University prepares graduates to provide holistic, client-centered primary care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

The School of Nursing enables doctoral students to take electives through the Nursing Education Exchange NEXus from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, an organization that offers nursing courses available at other member institutions.

Our online DNP Nursing Practice - Leadership program is delivered through Pennsylvania State University’s World Campus and taught by Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing faculty.

The Family Nurse Practitioner (Online) program from Indiana Wesleyan University is designed to help you improve your advanced practice skills, promote better healthcare across cultures, and offer primary care across the lifespan.

The Nursing Practice program from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences blends clinical, organizational, economic, and leadership skills to prepare nurses at the highest level to lead health care innovation and influence policy

The Post-BSN to DNP Nursing Practice - Gerontology Clinical Nurse at Eastern Michigan University is a 3-year full-time program. Graduates will matriculate as DNP-prepared Clinical Nurse Specialists ready to care for patients from adolescence through geriatrics and will practice in acute care or community settings.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at University of Hawaii at Manoa offers the terminal degree in Nursing Practice and is designed to meet our statewide demand for a highly competent nursing workforce equipped with the skills to ensure the delivery of safe, quality nursing care in Hawaii. 

Discover endless possibilities with a PhD in Nursing from the Loewenberg College of Nursing (LCON) at The University of Memphis.

The Baylor name is synonymous with excellence in healthcare education–and it’s why hospitals have partnered with us to shape the next generation of leaders. The program in Executive Nurse Leadership is offered by Baylor University.

As you work toward your Ph.D. in Nursing at Georgia State University, you will be setting yourself apart as a nurse scholar and a leader in research, practice and education.