Nursing (Leadership) - Doctorate

1. Graduated from an accredited baccalaureate or master's program.
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA for latest nursing degree.
3. Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections).
4. An unencumbered registered nurse license.
5. Curriculum vitae or professional resumé.
6. Submission of three letters of reference from individuals (doctoral level nursing individuals preferred) familiar with the applicant's academic/professional background and experience in nursing practice, specifying in detail the applicant's capability for doctoral study.
7. Cover letter of introduction and a personal statement of research interests submitted with application.
8. An interview (face-to-face or via telephone).

1. A comprehensive examination administered after all major coursework has been completed.
2. A final oral examination (dissertation defense) which covers the dissertation research and related fields administered at the completion of the dissertation - students should consult the Human Subjects Committee.
3. Fulfillment of the residency requirement, which may be met by continuous enrollment of 6 semester hours for each of 4 consecutive semesters, or 9 semester hours for each of 3 consecutive semesters, or 12 semester hours for each of 2 consecutive semesters.
4. Fulfillment of Research Tool(s) requirements.
5. 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Nurse Faculty Loan Program

The US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has granted continuous support of approximately $300,000 annually since 2005 for the Nurse Faculty Loan Scholarship Program. The scholarship money will help support our doctoral students as they seek a career in nursing education.