Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) with focus on Nursing Education

Admission to the Ph.D. program requires the following:

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the candidate’s Master of Science in Nursing or post master’s degree program in nursing.
• M.S. or M.A. program with a major in nursing or an M.S.N. degree from a regionally accredited university or college. (The nursing degree program must be accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission [NLNAC] or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [CCNE])
• Current active United States professional nursing (R.N.) licensure. Licensure must remain current in the jurisdiction of the practicum throughout the program.
• A curriculum vitae
• Writing sample (published or unpublished paper)
• Two reference letters
  • These must be completed by individuals other than relatives. Some suggested sources are professors, academic advisers, clinical or nonclinical supervisors or community associates
• Attend the mandatory on-campus Summer Institute

• Submit your NursingCAS application online at: www.nursingcas.org.

The Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing participates in the centralized applications service called NursingCAS. NursingCAS is used for document verification but does not take part in the student selection.

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

NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201 
Watertown, Massachusetts, 02471

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
www.wes.org

Josef Silny and Associates
www.silny.com

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
www.ece.org

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.

• Submit additional supplemental items (R.N. license, CV, writing sample & reference letters) directly to NursingCAS.

• Once the NursingCAS application is completed, an applicant needs to complete the supplemental NSU Application online

• Once all applications and documents have been received the application will be processed and reviewed.

The deadline to complete and submit the NursingCAS and supplemental NSU applications for Fall admission will be May 1. The Office of Admissions works on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted year-round. 

*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.

To review course descriptions please view the HPD Catalog.

TUITION AND FEES

• One Time NSU Application Fee - $50: This fee is non-refundable and is required with each application.
• One Time Acceptance Fee - $500: This fee is required to reserve the accepted applicant's place in the entering first-year class. This advance payment will be deducted from the tuition payment due on registration day, but is not refundable in the event of a withdrawal. It is payable within two weeks of an applicant's acceptance.
• Health Professions Division General Access Fee - $145: may be required each year.
• NSU Student Services Fee - $1,350 - Student Services Fee is required annually. The fee is pro-rated for part-time students. (Split between 3 Semesters Fall/Winter/Summer)
• Extra Fees - Students will incur additional cost such as; Books, FNSA dues, uniforms, lab coat and Graduation Costs.
• Background Checks: The college pays for the first background check per student any additional background check will be funded by the student.
• All tuition charges and fees are subject to change by the board of trustees without notice.

The first semester's tuition and fees, less than the $500 previously paid (acceptance fee), are due on or before registration day. Tuition for each subsequent semester is due on or before the appropriate registration day. Students will not be admitted until their financial obligations have been met. The financial ability of applicants to complete their education at the college is important because of the limited number of positions available in each class. Applicants should have specific plans for financing 60 semester hours of professional education. This should include tuition, living expenses, books, equipment, and miscellaneous expenses.

There are a number of Florida and hospital grants available for the nursing student. Additionally, student loan interest for nursing students is lower than for students seeking other degrees. The Financial Aid Office is eager to assist you to explore all possible financial aid options.