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DPhil programmes

Choose from a broad range of research themes and develop your applied research skills in our thriving, multidisciplinary department, where you'll be part of a strong training community, with access to supervisor expertise.

A multidisciplinary department 

The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Science (NDPCHS) has been one of the world’s most important primary care centres for over 20 years, leading world-class research and training to rethink the way healthcare is delivered in general practice and other primary care settings, both across the UK and globally.  We offer our graduate students dedicated facilities in close proximity to their supervisors, support staff, colleges and libraries.

At the forefront of primary care research

Integrating evidence and innovation, our main focus is on the prevention, early diagnosis and management of common illness; bringing together academics from many different backgrounds to work together to produce benefits for the NHS, for populations and for patients. We have methodological strengths in qualitative and applied research, randomised trials, analysis of big data and evidence synthesis. 

Admissions status

Applications for admission in 2024-25 are now OPEN.

The application deadline for most Oxford funding opportunities is 01 December 2023

How to apply

To apply for a place on any of the DPhil's in our department, you will need to submit an application  using the online application form .

>  Apply to the DPhil in Primary Health Care

>  Apply to the DPhil in Translational Health Sciences

Rafael Perera

Director Medical Statistics and Director of Graduate Studies

"As a DPhil student we offer you a supportive environment for research training and enhancement of your academic experience. We have supervisors who are world leaders in their disciplines, yet are prepared to be challenged by new ideas and thoughts. The DPhil student body is cohesive and welcoming and encourages both academic and social interaction. You will have many opportunities during your time in Oxford which will shape your future life and I am personally committed in helping you make the most of those opportunities."

DISCOVER OUR DPHIL PROGRAMMES IN:

Primary health care.

Full time: 3-4 years          Part time: 6-8 years

DPhil projects span our ten core research themes:  health behaviours ;  health experiences ;  cardiovascular and metabolic health ;  infections and acute care ;  EBM and research methods ;  digital health ;  health policy and health systems ;  big data ;  international health ; and  clinical trials .

Translational Health Sciences

Full time: 3-4 years          Part time: 6-8 years

Within the social science of healthcare innovation and knowledge translation, this doctoral degree focuses on studying the  human, organisational and societal issues that impact on the adoption, dissemination and mainstreaming of research discoveries to be utilised for effective, equitable healthcare.

Evidence-Based Health Care

Part time: 6-8 years

We supervise the DPhil in EBHC, jointly run by the Department for Continuing Education and the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, spanning several research themes including, screening, diagnosis and prognosis; health care interventions; research methods; and Cancer screening, detection and prevention.

Potential projects

We offer several fully funded studentships, in addition to suggested projects without funding. Alternatively, you can submit your own idea for a project, where we strongly encourage you to contact a supervisor to discuss. All applicants must  submit their own research proposal. 

Meet our supervisors

We encourage all prospective students to enquire with one of our supervisors before submitting an application. This is to ensure that your research ideas fit with our criteria and core themes outlined, and can increase your chances of a successful application.

DPhil training

Alongside free training courses run by the Medical Sciences Division, we provide in-house training programme, introducing our new postgraduate students to some of the skills and areas that will be useful to them including, communications; statistical and qualitative research skills; clinical trials; and grant proposals. 

Meet our students

Our graduate community reflects the multidisciplinary nature of our department, coming from a range of backgrounds including statistics, nursing, midwifery, obstetrics, nutrition, epidemiology and medical anthropology. Find out how they are make a difference to the world-class research and teaching in our department. 

Funding & Scholarships

The department offers a number of fully funded studentships to outstanding applicants every year.  All candidates submitting applications by the early December or January deadline will automatically be considered for full funding  from a number of sources including the MRC, the Clarendon Fund, Oxford Colleges and numerous charitable sources. W e also offer funding through the Primary Care Health Sciences Scholars Programme and the NIHR SPCR PHD Studentship in Primary Care. 

Primary Care Scholarship

Our Primary Care Health Sciences Scholars Programme provides one fully funded three-year DPhil scholarship each year for students wishing to study within the department, for either the DPhil in Primary Health Care or the DPhil in Translational Health Sciences. The scholarship is advertised each October for admission the following October and students must submit a DPhil application online using the University application form by the December deadline to be considered.

What is it actually like to complete your DPhil with us?

Find out from our students as they discuss studying in our department and what they hope to get out of an Oxford DPhil (filmed January 2020):

We also invite you to take a look  at the list of research projects currently being explored by our existing postgraduate students and the supervisors that are supporting their studies:

Additional course information

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Get in touch

For all enquiries about our DPhil programme or to express your interest, contact us and a member of our admissions team will get back to you.

Alternatively, you can contact our Graduate Studies Officer, Daniel Long , directly at [email protected]

Approaching PhD Supervisors

How to approach potential supervisors for the phd application process.

Identifying and approaching potential supervisors might be a condition of the PhD application procedure. Even if that is not the case, it is a valuable way to explore whether you have shared interests and compatible working styles, and to gain insights that can enhance your application.

Many academics receive many approaches from prospective PhD students. Craft a personalised email following the guidelines below to maximise your chances of a positive response while being respectful of their limited capacity.

• Research and identify potential supervisors: To identify who to approach, begin by researching academics whose research interests align with your own. Consult departmental and research group websites and academic staff for leads, and review the authors of academic publications and speakers at conferences to identify suitable supervisors.
• Tailor your email to each supervisor: Use their correct title (Professor/ Dr) and name, and avoid sending out generic approaches – read on for more on this!
• State your intention clearly: State your current degree subject and stage, that you are hoping to pursue a PhD and would like to approach them as a potential PhD supervisor. Make sure to mention the subject area and/or specific PhD programme you have identified.
• Demonstrate your interests and enthusiasm: Clearly state your research interests and how they align with the supervisor's expertise. Familiarise yourself with the supervisor's research and publications so you can highlight specific aspects of their work that resonate with your interests.
• Showcase your suitability: You may wish to briefly highlight evidence of your relevant interests e.g. through academic achievements, research experiences, and relevant skills. Consider attaching your CV for more detail.
• Highlight specific opportunities: Be clear if there are specific PhD programmes or funding options you have identified. Some PhD programmes may require a confirmed supervisor, whilst others may only require initial contact, so make it clear to them what you require and are seeking.
• Make your request clear: Politely ask if they would be interested in exploring PhD supervision with you further, offer to send additional information they may need, and propose a meeting to discuss your research interests in more detail if they are willing. Remember to be mindful of their time rather than demanding a follow up meeting.
• Be patient and persistent: Understand that supervisors may be busy, so email well in advance of any deadlines, and allow ample time for a response. If you don't hear back, consider following up politely after a reasonable period. Adhere to any university guidelines on approaching potential supervisors. Respect their time and avoid excessive emails or calls.
• Show appreciation: Thank them for their time and potential feedback and insights.
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Today marks the 177th Commencement Ceremonies at Emory University! After the activities at the Quandrangle, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing will host a Degree Candidate Recognition Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Emory Student Center. All events will be streamed live.

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

Emory’s PhD program in Nursing is committed to improving human health, the experience of health, and the provision of health care through the discovery of new knowledge and its translation into practice. The program is designed to prepare researchers who want to revolutionize health care and improve health outcomes for diverse populations.

The Fall 2025 application deadline is December 1, 2024.

Virtual Open House Events

All virtual open house events will take place Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. EST on Zoom. Use the links below to register.

Upcoming Meetings:

• 08/20/2024 : Tuesday, 6:00-7:00 PM (EST)
• 09/10/2024 : Tuesday, 6:00-7:00 PM (EST)
• 10/08/2024 : Tuesday, 6:00-7:00 PM (EST)
• 11/05/2024 : Tuesday, 6:00-7:00 PM (EST)

Previous Meetings:

• September 26, 2023
• October 24, 2023
• November 14, 2023
• December 12, 2023

Program Contacts

[email protected]

Jean Harrell Graduate Program Administrator

Emory University’s School of Nursing PhD program is a full-time, intense learning experience designed to develop the next generation of researchers who will change the face of health care. The program is interdisciplinary, drawing on the strengths of Emory University and its partners in areas as varied as the humanities, natural and social sciences, public health, engineering, law, and business.

At Emory, we offer a PhD track with a focus on data science in addition to our standard PhD curriculum. 

Signature Areas of Focus

Our program is built on the research strengths of our faculty in six signature areas:

• Aging Studies
• Artificial Intelligence/Data Science
• Natural Disasters, Environmental, and Climate Science
• Translational and Neuroscience
• Women’s Health

Other Areas of Focus

Emory nursing faculty are committed to supporting the learning and discovery for our doctoral nursing students. We have faculty who are renowned scholars within a diverse range of expertise in areas such as:

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Cardiovascular Health
• Caregiver Well-Being
• Data Science
• Environmental Health
• Farmworker Health
• Global Health
• Health Informatics
• Maternal/Child Health
• Mental Health
• Metabolic Disease
• Nurse Workforce and Quality of Patient Care
• Pain, Opioids, and Harm Reduction
• Palliative Care
• Sleep Research
• Symptom Science
• LGBTQIA+/Transgender Health

For additional information, please visit our Office of Nursing research page.

This video gives prospective students pragmatic guidance in selecting a U.S. research-intensive doctoral program in nursing.

Teaching Assistant Training & Teaching Opportunity Program

The PhD in Nursing trains students to teach through the Teaching Assistant Training and Teaching Opportunity Program , or TATTO, program. This program provides a short course offered in late summer before the first year, training and teaching assistantships and teaching associateships.

The Jones Program in Ethics

The Jones Program in Ethics (JPE) at Emory University provides students with a foundational, cross-disciplinary introduction to the question of ethics for their research, training and careers. It is a required, integral part of the curriculum in LGS doctoral programs: Learn more Link here:

T32 Nurse Scientist Training Opportunities

The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing invites applications for full time study in the PhD in Nursing program, and applicants for postdoctoral traineeship funded by the T32 program. T32 pre-and postdoctoral trainees will participate in a tailored research training program , which aims to prepare nurse scientists acquire knowledge and skills to employ data science (DS) and/or emerging health information technologies (HIT) into their research.

Provisional Artificial Intelligence Track

Artificial intelligence (AI) and associated computational sciences (machine learning, natural language processing, cybersecurity, etc.) are fundamentally changing the healthcare landscape. Accompanying these changes are tremendous opportunities as well as profound ethical concerns and social impacts. View a summary of the program . View a provisional version of the courses of study .

Admission Requirements

Fall 2024 Application Deadlines

• Priority deadline: December 1, 2023
• Final deadline: January 2, 2024
• All applicants selected for an interview will be interviewed by video/zoom meeting, scheduled at a convenient time for applicant and faculty.
• Admitted applicants will visit campus February 5, 2024 to meet with faculty, other PhD students, and to experience Atlanta.

Applications are submitted through Emory's Laney Graduate School (LGS). For more about LGS admissions, click here .

For admission to the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program, Emory University seeks highly qualified applicants with the discipline and motivation to excel in interdisciplinary research. To be considered for admission, you must submit the following items:

• Completed application
• Submission of a Statement of Purpose that describes the applicant’s vision for what they want to study, who they want to study with, and why they want to study at Emory.
• Research interests that match faculty expertise
• Three (3) recommendations
• Satisfactory TOEFL scores (if applicable)
• Credential evaluations from any evaluator affiliated with NACES, The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .  The most common ones are World Education Services , Educational Credential Evaluators , and Educational Perspectives .
• Transcripts issued by the registrar’s office from each post-secondary institution attended
• Resume or curriculum vitae

Emory University considers applicants who hold a BSN or MSN from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited program in the US or an international equivalent (Applicants holding a degree in a non-nursing related discipline will be considered on an individual basis).

Students entering with a BSN and intending to pursue advanced practice certification must be eligible for licensure as RN in Georgia by the end of the first year of study.

Application

Meet our students.

Meet our current and past doctoral students and learn a little more about how they impact the world of nursing research.

Student graduate’s dissertations include:

• Evaluating Stochastic Epigenic Mutations as a Potential Mechanism Translating Psychosocial Stressors into Risk for Postpartum Depression (Julianne Todd)
• Relationships among Dietary Patterns, Metabolites and Symptoms in Persons with Heart failure (Erica Nicole Davis)
• The Gut and Vaginal Microbiome in Pregnant Patients with and Without Urogenital Infections (Emily Faith Wissel)
• End-of-Life Care of Uong Adult Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Retrospective Cohort Study (Carolina Gustafson)
• LivFit with HIV:  Reducing inflammation and improving endothelial function with exercise adherence among older persons with HIV (Crista Irwin)
• Identifying and Addressing Healthcare Disparities in the Pediatric Acute Care Setting (Amy Rebecca Kolwaite)
• Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Gynecologic Cancer Pre-and Post-Radiotherapy and its Association with Obesity and the Gut Microbiome (Haerim Lee)
• Evaluation of Facility-Based Individual Differentiated Service Delivery Among Stable People Living with HIV in Nairobi, Kenya Using Mixed Methods Research (Rosemary Kinuthia)
• Relationships Among Strong Black Woman Belief, Coping Behaviors, Social Support, and Psychological Distress for Black Mothers after Stillbirth (Carrie Henry)
• The Influence of Postpartum Retention in Care on Mortality in Women Living with HIV (Jade McBroom)
• The role of the circulating registered nurse in communicating and fostering relationships and the impact on time spent in the operating room (Kent Haythorn)
• The Role of Vitamin D in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Gene Expression within an African American Cohort (Sheila Jordan)
• Diabetes Management and Self-Care among Emerging Adults: Emerging Adult and Diabetes Care Provider Perceptions of Self-Management Influences, Visit Interaction, and a Tool to Enhance Diabetes Care at Visits (Rachel Wolf)
• Staying Alive in Little Five: Perceptions of Service Industry Workers Who Encounter an Opioid Overdose in Little Five Points, Atlanta (Sara Febres-Cordero)
• The Occupational and Health Histories of Undocumented Immigrants Receiving Frequent, Emergent-Only Hemodialysis (Daniel Smith)
• Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Adolescents with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder in Psychiatric Residential Treatment (Amy Greenblatt)

A full list of student accomplishments is updated regularly (PDF) .

Here are just a few job titles of our graduates.

• Chief Nursing Officer with the Jamaican Ministry of Health
• Epidemic Intelligence Service, Center for Disease Control
• Pediatric Center for Wellness
• RTI International – Division of Public Health and Clinical Research
• The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Center for Pediatric Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice

Tuition and Awards

Full-tuition scholarships.

All full-time admitted students are granted full tuition waiver and receive an annual stipend over 12 months in exchange for teaching and research services. The stipend is drawn from a combination of faculty advisor grant support, school support and student research grants received during the program. Stipends are renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory academic and research performance, for a total of four years. Faculty and students work together to identify and apply for National Institutes for Health's National Research Service Award and other fellowships for stipend and research support funding during the doctoral program. Students also receive Professional Development Support Funds from Laney Graduate School to attend conferences and support research-related expenses.

T32 Predoctoral Fellowships through Spring 2023

The School of Nursing offers a research training program for selected predoctoral students to focus on developing and testing interventions to improve health outcomes of persons with or at risk for chronic conditions such as cardiovascular and neurological diseases, cancer, diabetes mellitus, HIV-AIDS, and asthma/COPD. Individuals selected as fellows in this training program receive a monthly stipend, benefit assistance, assistance for professional travel, and modest funds to support research related expenses. The Laney Graduate School also offers scholarships to PhD students.

Charting Innovative Paths for Nursing Research & Scholarship

Many of our students participated in the 11th Annual Georgia Nursing Leadership Coalition Doctoral Symposium, “Charting Innovative Paths for Nursing Research & Scholarship” at Emory Nursing Learning Center on 2/11/23.

Students gave the following presentations at the Event:

• Policing Mental Health: Race and Psychiatry in Atlanta Avi Wofsy – PhD Student, Emory University
• Childhood Trauma Exposure and Length of Labor: A Potential Oxytocin-Linked Contributor to Adverse Perinatal Outcomes in Black Birthing People Abby Britt – PhD Student, Emory University
• Personal Measures of Air Pollution During Pregnancy and Infant Head Circumference and Length at Birth Hina Raheel – PhD Student, Emory University
• Ways of Knowing: The Historical Intersections of Breastfeeding, Capitalism, and Whiteness Octavia Vogel – PhD Student, Emory University
• Bots and Fake Participants: Ensuring Valid and Reliable Data Collection Using Social Media Recruitment MethodsZ Roseline Jean Louis – PhD Student, Emory University

Many students presented posters. Hayden Herring, 1st year student, won 1st place for his poster.

How to Successfully Apply to Our PhD Program

Application process questions.

How Much is the Application Fee

$75 US.  The fee is non-refundable, and can be paid by credit card as part of the online application.

When exactly is the application deadline?

The deadline falls at midnight, U.S. Pacific time, on the deadline date of the each program. Nursing PhD program application deadline is January 1.

May I request a fee waiver?

Yes. Application fee waivers are processed through Laney.  The  application fee waiver page  explains our waiver policy.   https://www.gs.emory.edu/admissions/fee-waivers.html

Should I wait until I have my official test scores before submitting my application?

No.  Complete the online application at your earliest convenience.  When we receive your scores, they will be matched with your application.

Do I need to submit non-degree transcripts?

Yes. Admissions committees consider your complete academic record. 

If my undergraduate Degree is from Emory, Do I need to request a transcript from Emory?

Yes. You will need to upload one as part of your online application.  (If you are offered admission and accept, you will not need to submit an official copy, since we are able to verify the one you uploaded.)

If I participated in an exchange program while an undergraduate, do I have to request that transcript?

If you took some courses at a university as part of an exchange, like a study abroad program, and those course credits (course name, credit hours, and grade) are reflected on the transcript that includes your degree, then you do not need to submit a separate transcript from the university where you studied as part of an exchange. If you list that exchange experience as a separate educational experience on your application, you will need to upload either a separate transcript or a note explaining to us that the credits are included in another transcript. 

How should I submit my transcripts in the application?

Scan and upload them through the online application. Unofficial transcripts issued by the Registrar to you (the student) are acceptable.

You are required to submit one transcript from each post-secondary institution attended, present school included. International transcripts must be translated and notarized.  

Please do not mail paper transcripts.  If you are admitted and decide to attend Emory, then you will need to submit official copies of your transcripts before you can enroll. But for your application, the scanned, unofficial versions are all that's needed.

Does the recommendation letter have to be on the Emory form?

We encourage the use of the online recommendation system. If a recommender is unable to use this system, contact the program you are applying to for instructions.  You can find contact information on  our Degree Programs page .

Must letters of recommendation be submitted by the application deadline?

It is possible to submit letters of recommendation after the application deadline, but it is not advisable.  Most programs begin to review applications very soon after the deadline, and an application is not considered complete unless it has three letters of recommendation. 

Can I make changes to my application after I have submitted it?

No. Contact the graduate program to which you are applying for advice.  You can find contact information on  our Degree Programs page .

Can I reactivate my application from last year?

No. Applicants who wish to reapply must submit a new application, application fee, and supporting credentials.

Technical issues with the application: Email CollegeNet at  [email protected] . 

Additional Questions

Do you have to have your research focus before entering the program?

No, but strongly encouraged.

Can I start the PhD program in the spring semester?

NO.  This program begins with the fall semester matriculation only.

Can this program be completed in 3 years?

It can be done in three years if you are really focused.  But it will be challenging.

What are the fees students pay?

Enrollment, technology, health and wellness, athletic  and activity fees.  

Fall and spring you should be prepared to pay approximately$442, summer fees are about $351

When do I submit the application for the T32 program?

T32 application is due one day after the PhD program application, Jan. 2nd

Can I have my international transcripts reviewed by an agency other than World Education Services (WES)?

Laney Graduate School requires WES services review.

Do I have to have a master’s degree to enter this program?

No.  Students can apply to the program with a BSN

Can I work/ be employed outside the program?

Any work/employment has to be approved by the program

How many hours can I work if approved?

Students are allowed to work 10 hours a week

Accreditation

Emory University undergoes accreditation at the university level and throughout our colleges and schools to ensure our educational programs meet the highest standards. The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is accredited by multiple organizations. For a list of accreditations, you can visit our Accreditations page.

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Doctoral awards.

Doctoral Awards usually cover your salary, tuition fees and research costs while you are studying for a doctorate. They can be for three years full-time or up to five years part-time. There are plenty of external providers who provide funding, including the following:

The NIHR Doctoral Fellowship  is a three-year full-time award that supports individuals to undertake a PhD in an area of NIHR research. This fellowship may also be taken up on a part-time basis. 

The NIHR Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship   funds registered healthcare professionals to undertake a PhD by research and, concurrently, to undertake further professional development and clinical practice.

The Medical Research Council  offers Clinical Research Training Fellowships (CRTFs) to support clinicians including MNAHPS to undertake a PhD or other higher research degree. 

Wellcome PhD Training Fellowships for Clinicians  offers clinicians the opportunity to undertake a PhD within a structured and mentored training environment. Includes salaries, fees and other costs. Application through the relevant programme. 

The British Heart Foundation  funds various PhD programmes for both clinical and non-clinical cardiovascular researchers. The awards may include stipend, tuition fees, research costs and travel. 

Cancer Research UK  supports over 550 PhD students in the UK. Recruitment for PhD studentships is usually managed independently by the institutions. In addition to the usual benefits they also offer networking meetings, training workshops and careers days. 

Versus Arthritis   offers PhD scholarships to encourage basic scientists and non-medical healthcare professionals to embark on a research career in any discipline relevant to arthritis and related musculoskeletal diseases. Applications should be made by the proposed supervisor. 

The MS Society  offers PhD Fellowships to encourage graduates to embark on a research career in MS. Applications should be made by the prospective supervisor, who should be associated with an established multidisciplinary research group, and include stipend, fees and running costs. 

Diabetes UK  offers PhD studentships. Applications should be made by the proposed supervisor and projects should have a clear relevance to the aims of their research strategy.

The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) and the Dunhill Medical Trust (DMT) offer front-line health professionals Doctoral Training Fellowships to undertake research relevant to age-related diseases and frailty. The grants cover salaries, tuition fees, running expenses and travel costs. 

The Grand Union  Economic and Social Research Council  Doctoral Training Partnership unites Brunel University London, the Open University and the University of Oxford. The partnership offers 35 studentships a year across 23 training pathways including Health and Wellbeing.

Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council  The Oxford Interdisciplinary Bioscience Doctoral Training Programme is led by the University of Oxford, in partnership with The Pirbright Institute, Oxford Brookes University, Diamond Light Source, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, STFC Central Laser Facility, The Rosalind Franklin Institute, the Research Complex at Harwell and the Novo Nordisk Research Centre Oxford (NNRCO). Research areas include: Mechanistic Molecular and Cellular Bioscience, Transformative Technologies, Bioscience for Health, Industrial Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals. 

Recipients of Oxford NIHR Fellowship and Funding

Owen Gustafson , an Adult Intensive Care physiotherapist at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) has been awarded an NIHR Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship. Read his story

Jody Ede , a critical care research nurse was the first OUH nurse to receive funding for a PhD from the NIHR. Read her story

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Accreditation by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education acknowledges the outstanding quality in Miami's BSN program. Not only are job placement and employers' evaluations of nursing graduates excellent, but Miami nursing graduates also have a high pass rate on the state licensure examination.

The MSN program at Miami University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education . Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted. Accreditation visit is planned for Fall 2023.

Miami's nursing faculty are highly qualified both academically and clinically. All hold either master of science or doctoral degrees and enhance their teaching effectiveness by maintaining clinical practice, attending educational seminars, and presenting their scholarly work and research. Learn more about our faculty and staff .

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Our Nursing Resource Centers (NRCs) are designed for learning essential nursing skills using low-fidelity manikins, audiovisual materials, and other medical equipment. Staffed by Master's-prepared directors and student employees, the NRCs also feature high-fidelity simulation manikins to add greater depth to student learning by simulating patient experiences.

Miami University's Nursing Simulation Education Center utilizes innovative learning to bridge the gap between theory and clinical education. High-fidelity manikins and/or standardized patient actors are used to enhance nursing assessment and clinical judgment skills by simulating diverse nursing care scenarios

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This Florida university now has one of the nation’s 25 best nursing schools, U.S. News says

The University of South Florida’s nursing school has cracked the top 25 in a new ranking of the nation’s best, while the University of Miami maintained a spot in the top 30.

USF surged seven places into a three-way tie for 24th place in U.S. News and World Report’s newly released rankings of the nation’s top graduate schools in four different categories. The school tied with the University of California-Davis and Rush University for the best nursing graduate program.

The University of Miami's graduate nursing program dropped two spots to 27th.

Four other Florida schools made it into the top 100: Florida International University (a four-way tie for 34 th ), Florida Atlantic University (a five-way tie for 41 st ), Jacksonville University (a tie for 92 nd with Adelphi University) and Barry University (a tie for 94 th with Mercer University).

U.S. News based its rankings on factors including the quality and productivity of each school’s faculty, the amount of grant funding the school received, the selectivity of the school’s admissions standards, assessments by health care professionals and academics and the number of degrees awarded by each school.

The top graduate nursing school overall? A tie between Emory University and Johns Hopkins University.

You can read the complete rankings here .

Here are the Florida graduate nursing schools that made it into the top 100:

24. University of South Florida (three-way tie)

27. University of Miami

34. Florida International University (four-way tie)

41. Florida Atlantic University (five-way tie)

92. Jacksonville University (two-way tie)

94. Barry University (two-way tie)

Andrew Marra is a reporter at The Palm Beach Post. Reach him at [email protected] .

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UT Tyler Graduate Programs

Ut tyler school of nursing, graduate programs.

Welcome to the nationally recognized graduate nursing programs at The University of Texas at Tyler!

• Focusing on Health in Communities
• Preparing Nurse Leaders, Educators, Advanced Practitioners and Researchers of the Future
• Addressing the Challenges of a Changing Healthcare Environment

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the MSN degree or post-graduate certificate program, the student will be able to:

• Integrate scientific knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into advanced nursing practice;
• Apply organizational and systems leadership principles and methods for the promotion and evaluation of quality, ethical, and safe patient care;
• Translate, integrate, and disseminate scientific evidence into practice;
• Utilize technologies to deliver, enhance, integrate, and coordinate communication, education, and patient care;
• Intervene at the systems level through the policy development process and employ advocacy strategies to influence health care;
• Manage care through collaboration with other health care professional as a member and leader of health care teams; and
• Integrate organizational client centered concepts to provide preventive and population-based care.

Flexible and Student Focused

• Online and Hybrid Courses
• Built Upon a Model of Strengths
• Outstanding Faculty Dedicated to Student Success
• Sensitive to Diverse Populations
• Encouraging Students to Study and Solve Problems in the Communities in Which They Reside
• Highly competitive, affordable tuition with scholarships/financial aid available.

Numerous Study and Career Options

• Administration
• Coordinated MSN Administration/MBA
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Informatics, Quality & Safety
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Post Baccalaureate Nursing Informatics, Quality & Safety
• Post Master's Administration
• Post Master's Education
• Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner
• Post Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Doctor of Nursing Practice

Opportunities

• Nursing Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)
• Free 1.5 Hour CE Learning Experience

Out of State Student Clinical Requirements

The University of Texas at Tyler is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to conduct practice experiences in the state of Washington for the MSN Administration, Post-Master’s Administration Certificate and MSN/MBA coordinated degree programs.

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Advance your career and scope of practice—and earning potential—with a Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Gain the credentials that will allow you to practice in a wide range of healthcare settings with the greatest employment potential.

The MSN Family Nurse Practitioner program is a professional degree which prepares experienced Registered Nurses to sit for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The program builds on the background of professional nurses to prepare them to function as primary care providers in the emerging collaborative world of healthcare.

Housed in the Wellstar College of Health & Human Services on Kennesaw State’s Kennesaw, Ga., campus, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner program maintains close community ties with a variety of healthcare agencies. A heavy emphasis is placed upon precepted clinical experiences.

The MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Program is a 44-credit hour course of study that lasts five semesters full time or eight semesters part time. The coursework has three components:

• 17 credit hours of core classes
• 9 credit hours of primary care area of concentration
• 18 credit hours of practicum experience

Please note: All classes are offered in an online or hybrid format with a maximum of one weekend a month in on-campus classes and labs.  

Admission Criteria

Admission decisions for acceptance into Kennesaw State University’s Nurse Practitioner school are based on the overall evaluation of the following components:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited institution with a satisfactory GPA of at least 3.0
• Minimum one year of full-time professional experience as a Registered Nurse, documented in a professional resume (experience must have occurred within the last five years and have involved direct patient care)
• Current unencumbered RN licensure in the state of Georgia (submit copy)
• Written statement of personal program goals
• Undergraduate research course
• Two professional letters of reference
• No GRE required. 

Application Deadlines

• Priority Deadline: January 15, 2024
• Regular Deadline: April 28, 2024

If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please contact the coordinator.

Transfer Credit

Up to 9 semester hours or 15 quarter hours of graduate work from other accredited institutions may be transferred. This work must correspond to the MSN curriculum at Kennesaw State University. Decisions regarding potential transfer will be made by the Program Coordinator. 

If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please   contact the coordinator.

Grades and Progression

Students must earn a grade of B (80) or better in each course to progress in the program. See the Graduate Catalog link for Academic Policies for further information about Academic Warning and Academic Exclusion. 

Candidacy for Graduation

To graduate, a grade of B (80) or better is required in all courses. MSN candidates must petition to graduate at least one semester prior to completion of their degree requirements.

MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Program Plans of Study 

• 5 semester, Full Time - Family Nurse Practitioner Program Plans of Study (MSN)
• 8 semester, Part-time - Family Nurse Practitioner Program Plans of Study (MSN)

This link is to KSU’s 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog, which details the current  semester hour course of study. The 44-credit hour course of study takes effect in the 2024-2025 academic year (August 2024 – July 2025).

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Susan M. Beidler PhD, MBE, ARNP, FAANP FNP Program Coordinator and Professor Wellstar School of Nursing

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