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Nursing Doctorate Degrees

A doctorate degree in nursing prepares nurses for a career in health administration, advanced clinical practice as well as clinical research and study.  The doctorate degree in nursing takes from four to six years and requires commitment on your part.  Training may include research methods, data and statistics analysis, history and philosophy of nursing as a science and leadership skills. There are various doctorate programs for nurses who wish to pursue further study.  A doctorate degree in nursing involves developing advanced practice nurse specialist skills preparing them to become leaders in making decisions in a variety of clinical, educational and organizational settings. 

A doctorate degree in nursing program requires graduate leadership positions in patient outcomes, research and clinical care delivery while graduates of a Doctor of Nursing Science program prepares nurses for scientific and investigative skills of a researcher.  It is mainly concerned with health care economics and analysis.  A dissertation is usually required for this degree level, as it would be in other majors. Another doctorate degree is on nursing philosophy.  The program prepares nurses to contribute to the growth of nursing science with theoretical foundation.  Graduate are expected to engage in professional and scholarly life. 

These doctorate programs normally take 3 to 5 years.  Whatever you choose, there is a doctorate degree in nursing program that caters to your needs and interests. You can even pursue your degree online by going to a school like the University of Phoenix or Kaplan University.



Top Nursing Schools

      
  • University of Phoenix

    At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

    Programs

    • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
    • Doctor of Health Administration
    • M.S. in Nursing
    • More...
    Location:
    Phoenix: , Phoenix AP
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  • Walden University

    Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

    Programs

    • Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) - General
    • Ph.D. in Health Services - Course-based - Health Care Admin
    • Ph.D. in Health Services - Self-Directed - Self-Designed
    • More...

    Location: Online

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  • Keiser University

    For over 30 years, Keiser University eCampus Online has provided student-centered, quality career education.

    Programs

    • Nursing, MS
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: , Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Keiser University
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  • Kaplan University

    Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

    Programs

    • MS in Nursing
    • RN to MS in Nursing
    • RN to BS in Nursing
    • More...
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Kaplan University
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  • American Sentinel University Online

    Earn a self-paced online degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration.

    Programs

    • MS Nursing - Case Management
    • MS Nursing - Infection Prevention and Control
    • MS Nursing - Management and Organizational Leadership
    • More...

    Location: Online

    American Sentinel University Online
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  • Keiser University Graduate School

    Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

    Programs

    • Nursing, MS (Online)
    • Health Services Management, Graduate Business Certificate
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 1500 W. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Keiser University Graduate School
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  • Grand Canyon University

    Grand Canyon University is currently offering programs through our Online Campus in our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship.

    Programs

    • M.S. in Nursing: Public Health
    • M.S. in Nursing: Public Health (Bridge)
    • M.S. in Nursing: Health Care Informatics
    • More...
    Location:
    Phoenix: 3300 W Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ 85017
    Little Rock: 3300 W Camelback Road, Little Rock AR 72201
    Grand Canyon University
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  • Spring Arbor University

    Earn your degree at Spring Arbor, Michigan’s largest evangelical Christian university.

    Programs

    • Masters of Science in Nursing
    Location:
    Spring Arbor: 106 E. Main St, Spring Arbor MI 49283
    Spring Arbor University
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  • The College Network

    Start your nursing career with The College Network.

    Programs

    • RN to MS in Nursing - Regis University (Licensed RNs only)

    Location: Online

    The College Network
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  • Independence University

    Independence University is your proven partner with over 30 years of distance education delivered right to our students.

    Programs

    • MS - Nursing Administration
    • MS in Health Services - Health Promotion program
    • MS - Healthcare Administration
    Location:
    Salt Lake City: , Salt Lake City UT 84101
    Independence University
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