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Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing

Gain an Advanced Nursing Education

If you have a D.N.P. and want to take your career to the next level, Nova Southeastern University's Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing is here to guide you. Your expertise is in demand. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), there is a critical need for nurses educated at the Ph.D. level, prepared to assume faculty positions.

Discover what NSU's D.N.P. to Ph.D. can provide:

  • Accelerated Pathway: Leverage your D.N.P. foundation through our fully online program, paired with yearly in-person Summer Institute sessions, minimizing career interruption.
  • Interdisciplinary Learning: Our coursework will introduce you to fresh concepts and provide collaboration opportunities with professionals from diverse fields, enriching your research studies.
  • Advanced Proficiency: Expand your nursing education skills and contribute to the evolution of nursing science and art.

Prepare for personal and professional advancement by educating the next generation of nurses.

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Why Earn a Nursing Degree at NSU?

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A Competitive Edge
Learn from experienced nursing leaders, build professional connections, and gain skills to stand out.
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More Flexibility
Our online classes provide work-life balance while ensuring professional growth.
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Affordability
We make your education more affordable with financial aid and scholarships.
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Enhanced Skills
Equip yourself with the strategies and insights to handle leadership roles with greater expertise and confidence.

Quick Facts

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Tuition
Visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information.
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Curriculum
NSU’s D.N.P. to Ph.D. program requires 36 total credits for completion, including a minimum of 9 credits of dissertation.
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Application Deadlines
Applications for admission are accepted online. The deadline to complete and submit the NursingCAS and supplemental NSU applications for winter admission is December 1.
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Delivery Options
The D.N.P. to Ph.D. curriculum is delivered completely online, with an annual two-to-three-day, face-to-face Summer Institute session.

D.N.P. to Ph.D. with a Focus on Administrative Leadership

Semester I

Credits

(NSG 7090
Philosophy of Science
/Credits: 3)
(NSG 7050
Biostatistics II
/Credits: 3)

Semester II

Credits

(NSG 7100
Quantitative Research Design
/Credits: 3)
(NSG 7130
Qualitative Research Design
/Credits: 3)
( 
Summer Institute
/Credits:  )

Semester III

Credits

(NSG 7270
Doctoral Inquiry: Seminar I
/Credits: 1)
(NSG 7211
Economic Knowledge and Impact
/Credits: 3)
(NSG 7151
Leading Change in Health Care Systems
/Credits: 3)

Semester IV

Credits

(NSG 7280
State of the Science: Seminar II
/Credits: 1)
(NSG 7403
Advancing Nursing Science
/Credits: 3)

Semester V

Credits

(NSG 7131
Epidemiology: Advancing Global Health
/Credits: 3)
( 
Summer Institute
/Credits:  )

Semester VI

Credits

(NSG 7290
Comprehensive Examination: Seminar III
/Credits: 1)

Semester VII

Credits

(NSG 7340
Dissertation*
/Credits: 3)

Semester VIII

Credits

(NSG 7340
Dissertation*
/Credits: 3)

Semester IX

Credits

(NSG 7340
Dissertation*
/Credits: 3)

D.N.P. to Ph.D. with a Focus on Nursing Education

Semester I

Credits

(NSG 7090
Philosophy of Science
/Credits: 3)
(NSG 7050
Biostatistics II
/Credits: 3)

Semester II

Credits

(NSG 7100
Quantitative Research Design
/Credits: 3)
(NSG 7130
Qualitative Research Design
/Credits: 3)
( 
Summer Institute
/Credits:  )

Semester III

Credits

(NSG 7270
Doctoral Inquiry: Seminar I
/Credits: 1)
(NSG 7210
Evidence-Based Evaluation
/Credits: 3)
(NSG 7150
Instructional Design and Curriculum Development
/Credits: 3)

Semester IV

Credits

(NSG 7280
State of the Science: Seminar II
/Credits: 1)
(NSG 7403
Advancing Nursing Science
/Credits: 3)

Semester V

Credits

(NSG 7140
Theories of Education
/Credits: 3)
( 
Summer Institute
/Credits:  )

Semester VI

Credits

(NSG 7290
Comprehensive Examination: Seminar III
/Credits: 1)

Semester VII

Credits

(NSG 7340
Dissertation*
/Credits: 3)

Semester VIII

Credits

(NSG 7340
Dissertation*
/Credits: 3)

Semester IX

Credits

(NSG 7340
Dissertation*
/Credits: 3)
*Minimum of 9 credits of dissertation for degree. Additional credits as needed.
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu

Ready for the Next Step?

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Submit a NursingCAS Application

Submit your NursingCAS application online.

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Submit Transcripts & Additional Required Documents to NursingCAS

Request all official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to be sent directly to NursingCAS.

NursingCAS

P.O. Box 9201

Watertown, Massachusetts 02471

International applicants coursework taken at foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization such as one of the services listed below.

World Education Services

Josef Silny and Associates

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

It is the applicant's responsibility to have this coursework evaluated. An official course-by-course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service.

Once your application and all documents have been received, the application will be processed and reviewed.

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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Nova Southeastern University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation).