323 PhD programmes in Nursing in North America

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 Doctor of Nursing Practice (Online) is a practice-focused degree at the The University of Alabama designed to prepare graduates at the highest level in specialty practice or to assume leadership positions in health care. 

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) program at University of San Diego is designed for working professionals with a passion for solving the issues nurses encounter daily.

It is estimated, that of the nearly 2.7 million registered nurses licensed in the United States today, fewer than 10 percent have an advanced degree. Fewer than one percent of nurses have a doctoral degree. The Nursing programme is offered by The Ohio State University. 

The Nursing Science - BSN-to-PhD program at the University of Miami prepares students to become research leaders with focus on ending health disparities and advancing health equity.

Adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioners are highly trained for the vital role of caring for acutely and critically ill patients in hospitals, nursing facilities, and in the community. The Nursing Practice - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Emphasis is offered at University of Utah.

The University of Arizona will help international students like you stay on track toward an U.S. degree, wherever you are in the world. This Nursing - Executive Health Systems Leadership program is pioneering healthcare leadership innovation and theory application to develop and implement strategies supporting quality outcomes and organizational goals in complex health systems. 

The goal of the PhD Program in Nursing at University of Kentucky, which is ranked among the top eight programs in the U.S. by the National Research Council, is to prepare students to conduct clinical research that generates new knowledge applicable to nursing practice.

Gain the expertise to conduct research and develop healthcare policies, systems, and services with the Nursing - Healthcare Administration program from Walden University.

The Nursing Practice - Adult or Gerontology Acute Care program at University of Utah provides primary care for individuals from late adolescence to older adult populations within a community setting.

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) at University of Victoria is the culmination of your deep, active knowledge of nursing.

The Adult, Gerontology Nurse Practitioner DNP program at the University at Buffalo prepares nurses for advanced practice to be competent in assessing and managing both health and illness states across the adult/older-adult age spectrum, and across the continuum of care from wellness to illness. 

Focused on clinical practice and translating research findings to benefit patients, our Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program at Boston College will prepare you to become a critical thinker and evidence-based practitioner who can initiate change within increasingly complex health care systems. 

The goal of the School of Nursing (SON) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is to develop the foundation of knowledge upon which the practice of the profession is based. 

Our nurse anesthetist program at University at Buffalo prepares students for the challenges they'll face as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).

Administer care at the highest level of nursing practice through one of the nation's top-rated nurse anesthesia programs. This Nurse Anesthetist DNP is offered at the University of North Dakota.

Students in the Nursing Science and Health-Care Leadership program from University of California, Davis graduate with qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in health-care and health policy.

The Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at University at Buffalo prepares advanced practice nurses for leadership and direct care roles in the planning and delivery of preventive, brief and long-term psychiatric/mental health care.

The Nursing Science degree is a joint program between the University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH) and The University of Alabama (UA).

The Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Yale University is designed for Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) who have graduated from a MSN program and are interested in pursuing a program to enhance their clinical innovation skills and develop a clinical area of expertise in their practice area.