Nursing, Ph.D.
The Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing's Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program prepares nurses as scholars and beginning nurse scientists who will contribute to the continued knowledge development of the discipline and profession of nursing.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program takes place in both a traditional classroom format and distance learning with live, real-time digital teleconferencing.Ìý
The Valentine School of Nursing is renowned for excellence in nursing education. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks our graduate program as a top program in their Best Graduate Schools survey.
Program Highlights
ÈíÃÃÉç's Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing features:
- Full- and part-time curriculum plans
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) entry options
- Responsive faculty who are nationally recognized for teaching excellence, nursing leadership, scholarly research and student mentorship
- Faculty advisors who are individually assigned to mentor each student throughout the program
- An online library
- An online writing center
- State-of-the-art teaching facilities
Curriculum Overview
Students can enter the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program through one of two programs: the post-baccalaureate to Ph.D. track (BSN to Ph.D.), or the post-master's to Ph.D. track (MSN to Ph.D.).
Both options offer the choice of taking classes on campus or at a distance. Distance students interact live with students on campus through online conferencing software.
Most doctoral-level nursing classes are offered on Friday mornings and afternoons during fall and spring semesters. The scheduled time for the class takes into consideration students in different time zones. The academic year also includes two shorter, intensive courses, taken over the summer on Fridays.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing includes doctoral coursework (plus a maximum of 18 credits accepted from a master's program) and 12 credits of dissertation research.
Careers
Graduates with a Ph.D. in nursing are prepared for careers as nurse scientists, nurse researchers and nurse educators.
Admission Requirements
The Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing adheres to the principles of a holistic admission process in which selection criteria are broad-based and linked to our University’s and school’s mission and goals. While we do consider academic metrics, we also look at applicant experiences, attributes, potential for success, and how applicants may contribute to the school’s learning environment and to the profession.
Ph.D. admissions faculty at the Trudy BuschÌýValentine School of Nursing evaluate all applications and may request interviews with applicants who meet the following criteria:
- Post-M.S.N. to Ph.D. - Master's degree in nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency
- Post-B.S.N. to Ph.D. - Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
- Cumulative grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 system
- Current, unencumbered registered professional nurse licensure in the state/country of residence/employment or eligibility for licensure in the State of Missouri
- Evidence of high potential for scholarship and leadership in nursing
Application Requirements
- Application form and fee
- Transcript(s)
- Three letters of recommendation
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- Interview
- Professional goal statement
- To apply for the Ph.D. program at the Valentine School of Nursing, go to .
Requirements for International Students
All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students. International students must also meet the following additional requirements:
- ¶Ù±ð³¾´Ç²Ô²õ³Ù°ù²¹³Ù±ðÌýEnglish Language Proficiency
- Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include:
- Courses taken and/or lectures attended
- Practical laboratory work
- The maximum and minimum grades attainable
- The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
- Any honors or degrees received.
- WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.
- In order to be issued an I-20 for your F-1 visa application, students must submit financial documents. Proof of financial support that must include:
- A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at ÈíÃÃÉç
- A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University
Application Deadlines
The priority deadline is February 1st for international students and June 1st for domestic students.ÌýÌý
Review Process
Applicants are considered on a rolling basis. An application answer may be expected after two weeks. There is a deadline to accept an offer of admission.
Tuition
Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
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Graduate Tuition | $1,370 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans. For price estimates, please review the ÈíÃÃÉç Cost Calculator.
The ÈíÃÃÉç Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing offers scholarship and graduate research assistantship opportunities to eligible graduate students. Additionally, most nursing students will participate in a tuition assistance program provided through their employer.
For more information, visit the Office of Student Financial Services.
Accreditation
The Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing is fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the Valentine School of Nursing are accredited by the and approved by the . To achieve its educational objectives, the school uses the hospitals within SSM Health and many health care organizations in the greater St. Louis area.
- Graduates will be able to articulate multiple perspectives on knowledge development and a broad understanding of research methods.
- Graduates will be able to critique and synthesize nursing and interdisciplinary knowledge in a substantive area of inquiry.
- Graduates will be able to generate and disseminate nursing knowledge through research that is innovative, rigorously conducted, ethically sound and culturally sensitive.
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate leadership by disseminating scientific findings and implications for future research practice and policy.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
±á°ä·¡Ìý5500 | Ethics in Nursing& Health Care | 2 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý5140 | Health Promotion | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý5170 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý5200 | Gen Research Methods | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6805 | Introduction to Applied Statistics for Healthcare Research | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6800 | Theory Development in Nursing | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6801 | Research Issues in Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Reduction of Health Disparities | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6802 | Measurement of Nursing Variables | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6803 | Nursing Issues and Leadership Strategies | 2 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6804 | Research Issues in Care of Acute and Chronically Ill Populations | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6809 | Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6810 | Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6812 | Issues in Scientific Integrity in Nursing and Health Research | 1 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6813 | Knowledge Development in Nursing | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6806 | Applied Statistics for Research I | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6807 | Applied Statistics II | 3 |
Concentration Electives | ||
NURS 6xxx Area of concentration enhancing the dissertation research or the nurse faculty role option | 9 | |
Dissertation Research | ||
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6999 | Dissertation Research (taken over multiple semesters, 12hrs total) | 0-6 |
Total Credits | 65 |
Post-Master of Science in Nursing Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6800 | Theory Development in Nursing | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6801 | Research Issues in Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Reduction of Health Disparities | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6802 | Measurement of Nursing Variables | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6803 | Nursing Issues and Leadership Strategies | 2 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6804 | Research Issues in Care of Acute and Chronically Ill Populations | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6809 | Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6810 | Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6812 | Issues in Scientific Integrity in Nursing and Health Research | 1 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6813 | Knowledge Development in Nursing | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6806 | Applied Statistics for Research I | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6807 | Applied Statistics II | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6805 | Introduction to Applied Statistics for Healthcare Research | 3 |
Concentration Electives | ||
NURS 6xxx Area of concentration enhancing the dissertation research or the nurse faculty role option | 9 | |
Dissertation Research | ||
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6999 | Dissertation Research (taken over multiple semesters, 12hrs total) | 0-6 |
Total Credits | 54 |
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollmentÌýunless otherwise noted. Ìý
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
Participation in Orientation on campus in August | Ìý | |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6800 | Theory Development in Nursing | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6813 | Knowledge Development in Nursing | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 6 |
Spring | ||
Participation in Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference | Ìý | |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6809 | Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6810 | Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 6 |
Summer | ||
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6812 | Issues in Scientific Integrity in Nursing and Health Research | 1 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6805 | Introduction to Applied Statistics for Healthcare Research | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 4 |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6801 | Research Issues in Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Reduction of Health Disparities | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6806 | Applied Statistics for Research I | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 6 |
Spring | ||
Participation in Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference (or approved research conference) | Ìý | |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6804 | Research Issues in Care of Acute and Chronically Ill Populations | 3 |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6807 | Applied Statistics II | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 6 |
Summer | ||
ELECTIVE: Area of Concentration (AOC) course (need 9 AOC credits total) | 3 | |
Written Comprehensive Examination | Ìý | |
Ìý | Credits | 3 |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6802 | Measurement of Nursing Variables | 3 |
ELECTIVE: Area of Concentration (AOC) course (need 9 AOC credits total) | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 6 |
Spring | ||
Participation in Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference (or approved research conference) | Ìý | |
ELECTIVE: Area of Concentration (AOC) course (need 9 AOC credits total) | 3 | |
Ìý | Credits | 3 |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6999 | Dissertation Research | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 3 |
Spring | ||
Participation in Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference (or approved research conference) | Ìý | |
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6999 | Dissertation Research | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 3 |
Summer | ||
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6999 | Dissertation Research | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 3 |
Year Five | ||
Fall | ||
±·±«¸é³§Ìý6999 | Dissertation Research | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 3 |
Ìý | Total Credits | 52 |
For additional admission questions, please contact the School of Nursing's recruitment and enrollment staff:
Undergraduate Inquiries
314-977-8995Ìý
slunurse@slu.eduÌý
Graduate Inquiries
314-977-8976Ìý
gradnurse@slu.edu