DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
The Fitzpatrick College of Nursing equips advanced nursing practitioners with the knowledge and experience to become leading researchers, scholars, teachers and clinicians. With three tracks to choose from, we have a doctoral program to help you achieve your goals and prepare you for the next step in your career.
For program details, admission information and application deadlines, prospective students should visit the individual program page.
DOCTORATE OFFERINGS
POST-MASTER'S DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
A practice-focused doctoral track designed to prepare post-master's Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and nurse executives to lead innovation in nursing practice and health care.
POST-BACCALAUREATE NURSE ANESTHESIA DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
A track which prepares nurse anesthetists to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with a sound base of theoretical knowledge and clinical experience in the practice of nurse anesthesia and professional leadership.
PHD IN NURSING
A program focused on training nurses to becomes academic educators and nurse scientists.