Overview

The Nursing program offered by Florida Atlantic University will help you develop yourself as a researcher with a foundation in caring science.

Program Outcomes

Evaluate theory-guided approaches to synthesize an evidence base that informs the development of caring knowledge and practice.
Create research designs that honor the calls in nursing situations and integrate understanding gleaned from complex patterns of knowing.
Demonstrate accountability as an ethical nurse researcher.
Integrate cultural humility into research methods, including study design, sample selection and data collection plans.
Lead systematic inquiry that enhances nursing practice, improves healthcare delivery and contributes to nursing science.
Analyze available technology and information systems for use in collaborative research.
Construct the foundation for a research program intended to promote well-being for a particular population within the context of lifespan development.
Engage with colleagues living values expressive of caring in all endeavors, including ones where communities or research scholars convene.
Design research that reflects value for human dignity and understanding of complex local, national and global policies that affect the lives of populations of interest.
Establish a foundation for transforming complex healthcare systems through intra- and interdisciplinary research informed by caring science.
Become an example of responsible stewardship by advancing the discipline through well-designed research, honoring the profession through engagement in meaningful nursing leadership activities, preserving resources and respecting the environment through everyday actions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evolution of Nursing as a Discipline and Practice
Philosophies of Science Grounding Nursing
An Essential Domain of Nursing
Knowledge
Development and Application in Nursing
Innovations in Inquiry
Perspectives of Aging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boca Raton, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 308 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate GPA of 3.5 or higher
Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional references one of whom is from a masters program and holds a doctorate
Writing Sample
Applicant’s goals for the Ph.D. program
CV
Interview
Evidence of grade of “B” or better in graduate level statistics course
Satisfactory background check prior to first course
A course-by-course evaluation with GPA calculation of international transcripts is required; FAU will evaluate transcripts internally or must be done by a NACES member

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20712 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20712 USD / year

≈ 20712 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7704 USD / year

≈ 7704 USD / year

Living costs

Boca Raton

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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