College of Nursing - Graduate Nursing Brochure

24 | Nova Southeastern University Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing, focusing on Nursing Education, is a degree program for graduates of a Master of Science in Nursing program. The program’s course of study is designed to provide the culminating segment of the educational journey for a nursing faculty career path. Extending the education of current nursing faculty members from across the country and allowing a path of entry into nursing education careers for prospec- tive faculty members, the program will emphasize nursing research and higher education leadership in nursing. Students will complete the program by publishing a dissertation, thereby solidifying their abilities to perform at the highest levels of nursing education. Upon graduation, our nurses will be prepared to conduct research and serve in nursing faculty leadership roles through coursework and course delivery methods specific to their needs. Advantages of a Ph.D. in Nursing The current and projected nursing faculty shortage continues to impact the nursing profession on a national level. This has created an increased demand for faculty positions at all levels of nursing education. The focus on magnet designation provides greater opportunities in the profession in areas such as research and educational leadership. Health care institutions are seeking nurses prepared at the doctoral level to develop evidence-based practice guidelines and organize new and innovative nursing care delivery systems, as well as for placement in research/evidence-based practice positions within their nursing departments. This online Ph.D. in Nursing program will prepare nurse scholars to • conduct research that supports nursing education • assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the teaching- learning process • teach nurses and potential nurses in both academic and clinical settings • use traditional and advanced technological teaching- learning strategies • provide scholarly service at academic facilities