Doctoral Degrees

A doctoral degree is a terminal degree. It can be a DNP, PhD or EdD or another discipline. Doctorate curricula build on traditional master's programs by providing education in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems leadership, among other key areas. Has your scope of practice changed? This is the place to discuss programs, schools and the effect a doctoral degree has on your nursing practice.

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  2. rn3052

    Advice, kind words please..

    Last reply by NurseStephen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN
    • 6 replies
  3. RN4Shizzle

    2024 University of Florida (UF) BSN - DNP

    Last reply by BHBSNRN, BSN, RN
    • 135 replies
  4. thewellversednurse

    Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) PhD Fall 2024

    Last reply by thewellversednurse
    • 1 reply
  5. Kenyan-gal

    The Journey

    Last reply by Isabella1988
    • 4 replies
  6. kthomas41

    University of Florida (UF) BSN-DNP Fall 2023

    Last reply by Patrick2024
    • 234 replies
  7. Sylvia Offiong

    DNP program options

    Last reply by Sylvia Offiong, BSN, RN
    • 0 replies
  8. rn3052

    DNP part-time is how many classes?

    Last reply by barcode120x, RN, NP
    • 1 reply
  9. rn3052

    Anyone attended/starting Salve Regina DNP?

    Last reply by NutmeggeRN, BSN
    • 1 reply
  10. Midge66

    Grand Canyon DNP Program

    Last reply by moogan
    • 15 replies
  11. MoLo

    How are you using your doctorate?

    Last reply by MoLo
    • 0 replies
  12. 1w2e3r

    Duke University DNP program

    Last reply by 2BPMHNP
    • 2 replies
  13. Ahteona Johnson

    University of Central Florida (UCF) BSN-DNP 2023

    Last reply by Alx2001
    • 15 replies
  14. Yanabg

    Anyone enrolled in Purdue Global DNP program

    Last reply by Lander
    • 8 replies
  15. purplecali

    Aspen University DNP program

    Last reply by Abigail3
    • 8 replies
  16. Berazil

    Viterbo University BSN-DNP Summer 2024

    Last reply by Berazil, BSN, RN
    • 1 reply
  17. dancewithme1

    Doctorate for Psych, Non DNP, PMHNP

    Last reply by CuriousConundrum
    • 6 replies
  18. PG2018

    Is there a CLINICAL DNP?

    Last reply by FullGlass, BSN, MSN, NP
    • 63 replies
  19. Mr.lucky1

    Florida Atlantic University (FAU) BSN to DNP Summer 2023

    Last reply by amsams, BSN, RN
    • 20 replies
  20. ppapaiya24

    University of San Francisco PMHNP DNP FALL 2023

    Last reply by ppapaiya24, MSN, RN
    • 7 replies
  21. The Good Nurse

    Alternative Options for Doctorate

    Last reply by Mary Eunice, BSN, MSN, PhD
    • 6 replies
  22. saheckler

    Has anyone dropped out of a PhD program (or contemplated it)?

    Last reply by saheckler, PhD, RN
    • 14 replies
  23. HRICHMOND

    Walden U

    Last reply by TiffyRN, BSN, PhD
    • 1 reply
  24. sh3rylanne

    Should I choose a Specialized DNP?

    Last reply by Althea McLeish, MSN, RN
    • 2 replies
  25. laurenh11

    University of Arizona Psych BSN-DNP

    Last reply by dianearc, BSN, RN
    • 1 reply
  26. educator2023

    DNP with Education Focus

    Last reply by educator2023
    • 0 replies