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Why Rush will keep the DNSc.

Joyce K Keithley1, Deborah Gross, Mary E Johnson

  • 1Adult Health Nursing, Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. joyce_k_keithley@rush.edu

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
|September 10, 2003
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Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in nursing show minimal differences. Despite declining DNSc program numbers, a task force recommended retaining the DNSc degree.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Doctoral Programs

Background:

  • Doctoral nursing programs offer Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
  • The proportion of DNSc programs has decreased over the last decade.
  • Rush University College of Nursing evaluated its DNSc program offerings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate perceptions of DNSc and PhD in nursing degrees among nurse leaders.
  • To inform Rush University's decision on continuing its DNSc program.
  • To re-evaluate doctoral education goals based on expert opinions.

Main Methods:

  • A task force interviewed 21 nurse leaders from 18 universities with doctoral nursing programs.
  • Interviews explored perceptions of DNSc vs. PhD degrees and program focus.

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  • Discussions included reasons for degree choices and recommendations for Rush.

    • Main Results:

    • Few substantive differences were found between DNSc and PhD nursing programs.
    • Nurse leaders shared diverse perspectives on the value and focus of each degree.
    • The interviews provided insights into the evolving landscape of doctoral nursing education.

    Conclusions:

    • The task force recommended retaining the Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc) degree at Rush University.
    • The decision was based on a comprehensive review of expert opinions and program goals.
    • This study highlights the ongoing discussion regarding the distinct roles of doctoral nursing degrees.