Nursing

Contemporary healthcare is quickly evolving and nurse scientists are at the forefront of this change. The PhD program equips our scholars to ask and investigate questions that are relevant to improving health care outcomes and advancing the theoretical foundations of nursing science. The PhD program prepares nurse scientists for successful careers and leadership roles as change agents in:

• Research-intensive Academic Settings

• Interdisciplinary and Inter-professional Venues

• Clinical Research Sites

• State and Federal Research Positions

PhD students can choose from a wide range of research opportunities and mentors. All prospective PhD applicants are encouraged to read about the program's faculty research focus to identify a potential match with a mentor. All applicants are encouraged to contact potential mentors to discuss congruence of their interests with the faculty member's research. A close match is extremely helpful in assuring success in the program.

PATHS TO THE PHD

• If you already have a Masters in Nursing: Master's to PhD Option

• If you are a BSN graduate: BSN to PhD Fast Track Option

Courses include:

    Roles and Responsibilities of the Nurse Scientist

    Philosophy of Science (Graduate Level)

    Ethics in Research and Scholarship

    Responsible Conduct of Research

    Epistemology in Nursing Science

    Vulnerability and Disparity in Diverse Populations

    Quantitative Methods in Research

    Qualitative Methods in Research

    Research Measurement and Instrumentation

     Grant Writing Seminar

     Applied Statistics I

     Applied Statistics II

     Special Focus in Applied Statistics

     Implementing Research with Diverse Populations

    Research Practicum (Must take minimum of 1 cr.)

    Prospectus Seminar

    Electives

    Dissertation Research

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Admissions Requirements

Minimum Prerequisites:

• Applicants may enter the PhD program with either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores taken in the past five years of the application date for Verbal, Quantitative and Writing exams.
• Submit a current Curriculum Vitae using the CV template provided.
• Evidence of entry level graduate writing ability based on written application essay.
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official Transcripts from ALL previously attended institutions.
• Prerequisite Statistics Course.
• Application to the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing.
• Interviews with PhD nursing faculty members, in person or via telephone conference.
• Personal Computer Required
• TOEFL may be required for students born outside the U.S.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Admission Requirements

Minimum Prerequisites:

• Completion of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA for the last 60 hours..
• Current United States license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state where clinical notations are completed.
• University Admission and supplemental applications [Including submission of three reference letters, an essay, and a resume.]
• Interview with DNP faculty