Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Education
Cultivate Your Nursing Research Expertise with Our Ph.D. in Nursing Education
Do you love being a nurse and educating others? Maybe you’ve been in the practice for just a few years, or you’ve spent decades serving others as a nurse. Have you thought about passing on your knowledge and experience by educating the next generation of nurses? If this interests you, our Ph.D. in Nursing – Nursing Education degree can help provide both the knowledge and research experience to take the next step on your journey to become a faculty member at a university or educator in a medical facility where you educate nurses.
Our doctorate in nursing education is a great credential to have to advance or alter your career path. You can become a professor of nursing or pursue other educational opportunities within healthcare. You could go into hospital administration, health policy advocacy, or nursing research.
So don’t wait any longer! Nursing education is a growing field that needs educators who are passionate about using medicine to serve others. We know you have the heart and experience for this field, and with our degree, you’ll receive the education you need to excel.
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Jun 23, 2025
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