PhD in Nursing in Florida United States | Florida Atlantic University

The PhD program's core principles stem from Florida Atlantic University College of Nursing's foundational philosophy, mission, and vision, focusing on transforming health and wellness across local, national, and international communities through care-centered nursing practice. Caring science serves as the program's fundamental theoretical framework.

Our faculty collaborate closely with PhD students to foster an inclusive and nurturing academic atmosphere. We regard you as professional peers while supporting your evolution as developing nurse researchers and tomorrow's healthcare leaders. Simultaneously, your perspectives stimulate our continued intellectual growth as established nursing scholars. Upon completing this PhD program, you'll master Caring science principles, integrate them into your research, and acquire essential methodological expertise to launch your career as a skilled nurse researcher. We eagerly anticipate our academic partnership.

Prospective students should note our PhD Program offers flexible full-time or part-time enrollment, with financial assistance available for full-time candidates. Core courses primarily meet monthly on weekends, supplemented by online engagement between sessions. Our team stands ready to assist you at the Office for Nursing Research, Scholarship, and PhD Studies in College of Nursing's Suite 215.