323 PhD programmes in Nursing in North America

The Nursing Practice - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program at University of Wisconsin Madison is available for nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing (post-B.S. option) and nurses with a master’s degree in nursing practice (post-M.S. option).

The School of Nursing at The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers five pathways to the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.

The Nursing Practice programme offered by Wake Forest University develops advanced nursing leadership, evidence-based practice, healthcare innovation, and systems improvement skills to enhance patient outcomes and transform healthcare delivery.

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

The PhD at The University of Alabama is a research doctorate in Nursing Science which prepares graduates to meet the critical need for nurse scientists, nursing faculty, and administrators in academic and health care settings. 

Our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program at University of San Diego is the right choice for aspiring changemakers in nursing who want to be well-prepared to lead the charge of improving health care in our country. 

This Nursing and Health Studies - MSN-to-DNP program is offered within the School of  Nursing and Health Studies the at the University of Miami.

The PhD in Nursing at Auburn University is designed for nurses who are driven to discover, challenge, and lead in healthcare science, policy, intervention, and technology. 

The Nursing program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is one of a handful of PhD programs in the U.S. open to nurses and non-nurses.

The PhD in Nursing program at Thomas Jefferson University provides a novel approach preparing nurse scientists at the highest level of education to generate new scientific knowledge, address healthcare problems, and educate the next generation of nurses.

The Nursing Ph.D. program at University of Kansas students can customize their study in one of three emphasis areas: Health Systems, Symptom Science or Education.

The Nursing Practice programme from Miami Regional University prepares students to become future leaders in complex healthcare systems; influence healthcare outcomes for individuals or populations; and grow professionally

The PhD program in Nursing at Pennsylvania State University prepares nurse scientists to provide leadership through scientific inquiry and innovative practice.

One nationally ranked degree, two pathways to get there. The Purdue University West Lafayette campus offers two ways to earn the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Both the post BSN-DNP and the Master's Degree-DNP pathways offer innovative curricula and exciting practice opportunities.

For students who have completed their BSN, Thomas Jefferson University offers a track that leads to a Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post Baccalaureate Entry.

The Nursing Practice program from Governors State University provides a professional practice doctorate in nursing that is designed for applicants to matriculate at two entry points: post baccalaureate or post master’s degree with a major in nursing. 

The Advanced Nursing Practice (Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) program at Arizona State University prepares graduates to provide holistic, client centered care to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

The Post-BSN to DNP degree at Florida International University's Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences streamlines your academic progression direct to the doctoral levels of clinical preparation you will need for a rewarding and instrumental career as an advanced clinical nurse practitioner.

The Nursing Practice - Adult, gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist program at University of Wisconsin Madison is available for nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing (post-B.S. option) and nurses with a master’s degree in nursing practice (post-M.S. option).

Prepare to be a leader in the field of nursing with the Doctor of Nursing Practice online degree from at University of Alabama Huntsville.