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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 37 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 for winter admission is December 23.
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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 Nursing Education

Semester I 

Credits

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

Semester II

 

(*NSG 7730
Advanced Qualitative Research (3 didactic/1 research intensive)
/Credits: 4)

Semester III

 

( *NSG 7700
Advanced Quantitative Research (3 didactic/1 research intensive)
/Credits: 4)
( NSG 7060
Tests and Measurements
/Credits: 3)

Semester IV

 

( NSG 7600
Grants and Publications
/Credits: 3)
( NSG 7270
Doctoral Inquiry: Seminar I
/Credits: 2)

Semester V

 

( NSG 7280
State of the Science: Seminar II
/Credits: 2)
( NSG 7403
Advancing Nursing Science
/Credits: 3)

Semester VI

 

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

Semester VII

 

( NSG 7340
Dissertation
/Credits: 3)

Semester VIII

 

( NSG 7340
Dissertation
/Credits: 3)

Semester IX

 

( NSG 7340
Dissertation
/Credits: 3)

Total Credits

37

*1 credit research intensive = 75 clock research hours
A minimum of 9 credits is required for dissertation.
Each year, a summer institute is held at the end of May or beginning of June on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. Attendance for this two-four day institute is mandatory.

 

 

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).