Plan to attend a research focused conference at least once a year. Your program may pay for this. There are regional nursing research societies in most parts of the country. These offer great...
Hello, The Ed.D. from Columbia would certainly be more reputable than any online "diploma mill" program. I think that the first Ed.D. was offered at Columbia Teachers College. I would advise avoiding...
Agree with Bumex in that you should avoid for profit institutions. They are perceived as being of inferior quality. A PhD is a huge investment in time. If you are planning to pursue it, you want the...
NP-C is the recognized credential for certification from the AANP. I have seen NPs use ANP-C, AGNP-C, or FNP-C and the AANP states that this is optional. When signing documents, I personally opt to...
Hi, A PhD will certainly provide you the broadest array of job opportunities but requires a substantially more rigorous investment in time, effort, and money. As you indicated in your post, you may...
There are many online NP programs that will offer quality education for less money. Having been in a position of making hiring decisions for NPs, I immediately discarded applications from new...
I can understand that perspective. I have a DNP and am not a huge fan of the degree. However, it is my understanding that at the most recent AACN conference, the combined programs were discussed as a...
I'll add that not all nursing PhD programs provide funding. I would also consider that maintaining a clinical certification as an advanced practice nurse can be a challenge while simultaneously...
Prior research experience would certainly advantage you in both the PhD program and the admissions process. However, it is not necessarily required at many schools. However, you do need to demonstrate...
Anecdotally, I just attended a conference and spoke with someone presenting a poster of their dissertation work from one of the large for-profit online universities. It was clear to me that the...
As many others have stated, it is really advisable to select a school that has a quality PhD program. I don't know of any examples of for-profit online programs that produce quality research. Why do...
1. DNP is a degree, like the BSN or MSN. Specifically, the DNP is a practice doctorate. Many BSN to DNP programs allow specialization as an advanced practice nurse. A DNP program that offers a FNP...
Completion of a DNP requires considerably less time and difficulty compared to a PhD. I would generally recommend the PhD if you want the most academic employment opportunities as some universities...
llg posted a great response to this question. I'll add just a few points. Some universities require a PhD to obtain tenure. Tenure track often pays more than clinical track and offers a pathway to...
I don't think I could really recommend any particular program. The program you select should ultimately fit you and your future goals. There are nursing programs that are fully funded for the duration...
Faculty and Dean Vacancies Looking at the first few vacancies, it seems that the requirement is for a PhD in nursing or a related field for the rank of assistant/associate professor. I would not think...
It sounds like you have already realized that a PhD from either nursing or public health should adequately prepare you for research into the areas of social determinants of health and health inequity....
Hello Shay, Sorry I am late responding to your question. It sounds like the PhD is going to be well suited to meet your goals of research into health disparities. What is your final goal (academia,...
Hello, The program should have faculty with active research that closely aligns with your interests. This is critically important. If this is not the case, you will likely not have the support needed...
OP, I think all of what you want is obtainable as an NP. However, your standard of vacation, nice home, and income might differ from mine. Much of this also depends on the specific job, location, and...
I have a DNP and am in the process of completing my PhD. In my humble opinion, there is no comparison between the DNP and PhD in regards to the academic load, rigor, and scholarly intent. In my...