308 PhD programmes in Nursing in United States

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.

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.

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.