PhD in Nursing in Columbus United States | Ohio State University

Currently, fewer than 10% of the approximately 2.7 million licensed nurses in the U.S. hold an advanced degree, with less than 1% possessing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Earning a PhD enables you to make meaningful contributions to nursing and healthcare as a researcher and academic leader. The Ohio State University College of Nursing's doctoral program offers the chance to revolutionize healthcare and the nursing field while learning from distinguished faculty. This PhD program prioritizes mentoring students to cultivate original research capabilities and successfully complete dissertations, training nurse scientists to enhance understanding of health determinants—encompassing personal, biological, social, economic, and environmental influences—through interdisciplinary research collaborations. The program fosters collaborative partnerships between established and emerging scholars in research, funding proposals, and scholarly publications. In recent years, students have achieved a 65% success rate in securing grant funding to support their research and academic pursuits.