Can anyone recommend a few good DNP or PhD programs?

XIGRIS · Oct 28, 2008

Marachne:
Wise words. In one of my other 'hats', I am also the founding chair of AACN's network for graduate admissions/financial officers. Different schools approach doctoral aid in different ways. Let me give you an example of what I do in my role as Assistant Dean.
I realize that the Standard Operating Procedures of this forum is to provide info (and not to recruit people to any one program). The following is meant as a point of information that some schools really do care. My University is strongly committed to PhD education (in all departments/schools/disciplines), and I provide all PhD students with full scholarship to cover the coursework period (2 years for MSN-PhD, and 3 years of aid for BSN-PhD). This covers the coursework period when tuition is higher. Student then have F31s or use NFLP loans to cover the continuing "research fees" until they graduate. I also offer all PhD students with Teaching Assistant positions which come with a stipend and health insurance in exchange for teaching 1 undergrad clinical per week).
I also have a supplemental award to provide those who receive F31s with an additional support from the University.
Prospective PhD students should find my counterparts (deans, directors, etc) and sit down and talk about the details.

I just read your post. Very interesting. Now, I have a question... do you know where i can get funding for DNAP? I work full time but it would be nice to find scholarship for DNAP. I know it was hard to find scholarship for my MSNA, would DNAP be the same?

UVA Grad Nursing · Oct 28, 2008

Xigris:

It is hard for me to speak to the funding practices all of the dozens of DNP or DNAP programs. In my own program, I have 3 funding sources for DNP students.

1. Doctoral students who pledge to teach at any public or private nursing prorgam in Virginia for 4 years after they graduate qualify for $25,000 a year in aid.

2. Any graduate student who teaches 4 fulltime for 4 years at any nursing program anywhere in the country can borrow the cost of tuition (and have it forgiven up to 85%)

3. All doctoral students are eligible for Teaching Assistant positions (full tuition, stipend, and health insurance). In exchange for this aid, they teach 1 undergraduate clinical/term, assist in the skills/assessment labs 10-15 hours/week, or precept a group of MSN students. This year I have 20 funded TA positions.

4. Because of my University's committment to PhD education, all PhD students in the School of Nursing automatically get full instate scholarship for 2-3 years. They would work as TA's for the 'out-of-state differential of $10,000, or take one of the faculty loans.

Contact the DNP/DNAP schools directly to see what their assistance packages look like.

XIGRIS · Oct 28, 2008

Xigris:
It is hard for me to speak to the funding practices all of the dozens of DNP or DNAP programs. In my own program, I have 3 funding sources for DNP students.
1. Doctoral students who pledge to teach at any public or private nursing prorgam in Virginia for 4 years after they graduate qualify for $25,000 a year in aid.
2. Any graduate student who teaches 4 fulltime for 4 years at any nursing program anywhere in the country can borrow the cost of tuition (and have it forgiven up to 85%)
3. All doctoral students are eligible for Teaching Assistant positions (full tuition, stipend, and health insurance). In exchange for this aid, they teach 1 undergraduate clinical/term, assist in the skills/assessment labs 10-15 hours/week, or precept a group of MSN students. This year I have 20 funded TA positions.
4. Because of my University's committment to PhD education, all PhD students in the School of Nursing automatically get full instate scholarship for 2-3 years. They would work as TA's for the 'out-of-state differential of $10,000, or take one of the faculty loans.
Contact the DNP/DNAP schools directly to see what their assistance packages look like.

Thank you so much for these info. You have a great day.

T.

lovingpecola · Nov 6, 2008

There are also schools where the entire thing is funded at no cost to the student.

Yale is among them.

pfruechting · Jan 15, 2009

My master's is from University of Kansas and their entire graduate program is very good. They have online DNP and PhD as well as residency programs.

kbdavis · Dec 12, 2011

Hello,

The NLN is pushing for instructors to be specialized in the area they teach both academically and clinically. That is why I chose CNS.

pfruechting · Dec 12, 2011

I'm a doctoral candidate at Univ Wisconsin-Milwaukee...Awesome program...stellar...rigorous...great mentors...and I am thrilled I chose the PhD route. The credentials of the faculty are commendable, and most of the faculty had major professors who are internationally known. It's a research university and they are excellent at teaching. Even the stats classes were taught well and easy to follow. It gets 10 stars from me. I am in an online cohort of about 18 people, we met for a week as new students, then once the next year for a weekend, then for a month at the end of the course work. While a month sounds like a lot, most everyone felt it was well worth it, and what we gained in that month would not have been possible through only an online format. I have learned as much from my classmates as from my professors. I just can't say enough good about it. When I graduate, I'll be so well-prepared. DNP was out for me. I'm already an NP, and didn't need more clinical. After having been through this PhD program, I am much more qualified to contribute in a scholarly manner to nursing. As others have said, it's all about faculty match. My dissertation will be on child-headed households in Malawi, Africa, and my major professor is from Malawi. UWM has service and research interests in Malawi, so it's a natural fit for me. www.orphanhealthproject.com www.nursing-philosophy.com

Good luck wherever you go!

stephfy37 · Dec 30, 2011

I have read all post & they have deamed to be very informative. I am currently looking for a PhD program inthe NYC area. I can't seem to find many; I'm not interested in going to columbia or NYU. Does anyone have any thoughts or comments. I would really appreciate it. My focus will be PhD in nursing Education; I want to teach at the university level. Thanks.