DNP to PhD

We value the foundation in evidence-based practice that you have received in your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Our DNP to PhD in Nursing track will allow you to augment your DNP education and conduct research related to your DNP project in order to further improve patient care.

 

Program Information

The Doctor of Nursing Practice to PhD is a specialty track in the online PhD in Nursing program. This track prepares you to become an independent researcher and nurse scholar while allowing you to augment your DNP education and conduct research related to your DNP project.

Program Type

Major

Degree

Doctorate

School

School of Nursing

Duration

4-years

Required Credit Hours

39

Modality

Online

Student and alumni perspectives

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The moment I decided the DNP to PhD program at Duquesne was the right fit for me happened during Doctoral Week. I was able to meet the PhD program faculty and my cohort in-person during this time and was met with an accomplished group of faculty.

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Program Details

Application Cycle

Apply anytime between August 1 and February 1.  There is no GRE or application fee required.

Curriculum

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Our DNP to PhD track is a total of 39 Credits Total (Unless Stats II is needed- 42 credits) **Required Study Abroad *Required on-campus visit.

Student will transfer in up to 12 credits from DNP Program. 

Additional time may be needed to complete the dissertation study and final defense. After a student has completed the required dissertation credits, if additional time is needed to complete the dissertation work, in consultation with the dissertation chair, students may move to Continuous Registration for a flat fee. 

  • GPNG 901 State of the Science and Discovery (3 credits)
  • Doctoral Week*
*Required on-campus visit
Fall - Science, Truth and Knowledge
  • GPNG 922 Philosophy of Science and Theory (3 credits)
  • GPNG 927 Structure of Nursing Knowledge (3 credits)

Spring - Scientific Tools
  • GPNG 943 Methods of Scientific Inquiry in Nursing I (3 credits)
  • GPNG 940 Statistics II (3 credits)

Summer - Global View
  • GPNG 944 Methods of Scientific Inquiry in Nursing II** (3 credits)
  • GPNG 903 Measurements Issues** (3 credits)

**Required Study Abroad

Fall - Immersion and Articulation
  • GPNG 931 Applied Qualitative Practicum (3 credits)
  • GPGN 918 Research and Theory in Health Behavior (3 credits)

Spring - Advanced Application
  • GPNG 908 Advanced Population Health (3 credits)
  • GPNG 930 Applied Quantitative Practicum (3 credits)

Summer - Preparation and Formation
  • Elective (Optional) (3 credits)
  • Seminar: Topic Defense* (in May) Pre-work for Fall Lit. Review course (3 credits)

*Required on-campus visit

Fall - Dissertation and Dissemination
  • GPNG 915 Dissertation Research Seminar: Literature review Manuscript (3 credits)

Spring - Dissertation and Dissemination
  • GPNG 925 Grand Writing (considered dissertation credits for DNP-PhD students) (3 credits)

Summer - Dissertation and Dissemination
  • GPNG 915 Dissertation* (3 credits)

*Required on-campus visit

Fall - Dissertation and Dissemination
  • Continuous Registration until Dissertation Defense

Spring- Dissertation and Dissemination
  • Continuous Registration until Dissertation Defense

Summer - Dissertation and Dissemination
  • Continuous Registration until Dissertation Defense 

Questions?

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Director of Admissions

School of Nursing

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Function as a nurse scientist by conducting original research that builds upon existing evidence and expands the body of knowledge in nursing and health.
  2. Utilize theoretical frameworks and research findings to guide inquiry that enhances health and health care delivery for all.
  3. Produce and disseminate scholarly work that contributes to the science and profession of nursing by communicating creative solutions to problems in nursing and health care.
  4. Lead collaborative research teams to reduce health care disparities on local, national,and global levels.
  5. Demonstrate high ethical standards in all research activities.
  6. Advocate for health care policies that are based on evidence and the principles of social justice.

Accreditation

The Doctor of Nursing Practice to PhD specialty track program at Duquesne University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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