323 PhD programmes in Nursing in North America

The Occupational Health Nursing DNP online program at the University of Cincinnati prepares nurses to plan, implement, and track health and safety programs and services for employees, worker populations, and associations.

The Clinical Expert DNP at the University of South Carolina is a practice degree designed to prepare clinical practitioner scholars to extend their scope within the advanced practice clinical and leadership roles.

The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Online) program from Indiana Wesleyan University is designed to help you improve your advanced practice skills and promote better mental wellness across cultures. 

This Nursing PhD program from Queen's University will not only give you the tools you need to become an expert in clinical, theoretical, and health system issues, but it will also prepare you for a career as a leader in health research, nursing education, clinical practice, and health care administration.

Passion into Research. Research into Practice. At the Rutgers University, a Doctor of Nursing Practice is offered.

Advance your impact in healthcare with the Orvis School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Designed for nurses ready to lead in clinical practice, healthcare systems, and policy, the DNP program offers both BSN and MSN-prepared nurses a clear path to expand their roles, deepen their expertise, and drive transformative change in healthcare.

This Nursing Practice (DNP) doctoral program at Catholic University of America prepares expert advanced practice nurse clinician-leaders.

Elevate Your Expertise: Embrace the Tradition of Trailblazing Nursing Research at the Catholic University of America.

Gain the expertise to conduct research and develop healthcare policies, systems, and services with the Nursing - Education degree at the Walden University.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice at The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. Students may complete the program in three to five years, depending on their focus area. Individuals who have been granted an M.S.N./APRN may complete the D.N.P. with a minimum of 29 s.h. of graduate credit.

The Nursing Practice program at James Madison University prepares students to lead healthcare innovation at the highest organizational level and influence policy while allowing students to focus on a particular specialty area. 

For the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at University of Utah, the College of Nursing prepares students for advanced nursing roles in the following tracks: Certified Nurse Midwifery, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. 

The Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Emphasis from University of Utah will soon be the required degree for clinically practicing APRNs, CNMs, and nursing leaders in health care organizations.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNP) function as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) providing comprehensive care to high-risk newborn infants and their families. The Nursing Practice - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Emphasis offered at University of Utah provides a strong foundation in the embryologic, physiologic, and pathophysiologic basis of both acute and chronic neonatal disorders. 

Gain the clinical knowledge and leadership expertise needed to become a sought-after healthcare practitioner. We offer this Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Valparaiso University.

The Nursing Practice - Direct Care program at University of Utah furthers the student's focus on the leadership role.

The Ph.D. Nursing program from University of British Columbia prepares graduates who will provide leadership in the generation, integration, and implementation of knowledge aimed at improving health and health care. Our graduates have expanded spheres of influence in academic institutions, practice settings, and policy arenas.

Choosing to specialize as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Maryville University gives you the opportunity to impact a child’s life from birth to young adulthood. 

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

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia programme offered by Emory University develops advanced expertise in anaesthesia practice, perioperative care, and clinical decision-making across diverse healthcare environments.