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. School Rankings Programs

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  2. thewellversednurse

    Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) PhD Fall 2024

    Last reply by thewellversednurse
    • 3 replies
  3. sh3rylanne

    DNP or specialized DNP

    Last reply by sh3rylanne, BSN, RN
    • 0 replies
  4. rn3052

    Advice, kind words please..

    Last reply by NurseStephen, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN
    • 6 replies
  5. Kenyan-gal

    The Journey

    Last reply by Isabella1988
    • 4 replies
  6. Sylvia Offiong

    DNP program options

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

    DNP part-time is how many classes?

    Last reply by barcode120x, RN, NP
    • 1 reply
  8. MoLo

    How are you using your doctorate?

    Last reply by MoLo
    • 0 replies
  9. purplecali

    Aspen University DNP program

    Last reply by Abigail3
    • 8 replies
  10. dancewithme1

    Doctorate for Psych, Non DNP, PMHNP

    Last reply by CuriousConundrum
    • 6 replies
  11. PG2018

    Is there a CLINICAL DNP?

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

    Florida Atlantic University (FAU) BSN to DNP Summer 2023

    Last reply by amsams, BSN, RN
    • 20 replies
  13. The Good Nurse

    Alternative Options for Doctorate

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

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

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

    Walden University - PhD

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

    Should I choose a Specialized DNP?

    Last reply by Althea McLeish, MSN, RN
    • 2 replies
  17. educator2023

    DNP with Education Focus

    Last reply by educator2023
    • 0 replies
  18. NewUtahn

    BSN-PhD interview advice

    Last reply by Miranda90
    • 2 replies
  19. Clarisa

    VA nurse working on DNP project

    Last reply by Clarisa
    • 0 replies
  20. SkiingRN

    PhD interview

    Last reply by SkiingRN
    • 17 replies
  21. C.R.H.

    DNP recommendations

    Last reply by southshore2014, APRN
    • 1 reply
  22. CStan00

    The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) - PhD or DNP

    Last reply by TiffyRN, BSN, PhD
    • 1 reply
  23. The Good Nurse

    Washington University in St. Louis (Washu) Goldfarb School of Nursing PhD

    Last reply by saheckler, PhD, RN
    • 1 reply
  24. thetiredcaryatid

    DNP project at small private practice?

    Last reply by thetiredcaryatid
    • 0 replies
  25. LilRNonthePrairie

    Integrative Health & Healing DNP--is it worth it?

    Last reply by Tegridy
    • 25 replies
  26. ProgressiveThinking

    Is 75k Worth it For a Big Name School?

    Last reply by offlabel
    • 1 reply