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Doctoral programs in nursing: philosophy, curricula, and program requirements.

M M Ziemer1, J Brown, M L Fitzpatrick

  • 1College of Nursing, Villanova University, PA 19085.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Doctoral nursing programs in the US show striking curriculum similarities, with a strong emphasis on research preparation. Despite varied degree titles, core educational philosophies and structures remain consistent, indicating a unified discipline.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Higher Education in Health Professions

Background:

  • Doctoral education is crucial for advancing nursing science and practice.
  • Understanding the landscape of doctoral nursing programs is essential for curriculum development and accreditation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the philosophies, curricula, and program requirements of doctoral nursing programs in the United States.
  • To identify commonalities and variations in program structures and offerings.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was mailed to 44 doctoral nursing programs in the US.
  • Data on program philosophy, degree types, course offerings, and credit requirements were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • 31 programs offered Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 11 offered Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS), and 1 offered Doctor of Education (EdD).

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  • Program philosophies were largely indistinguishable; curricula showed significant congruence, with approximately half of credits dedicated to research.
  • 18 programs focused on advanced clinical courses, 22 on role preparation, and 16 on both.

    • Conclusions:

    • Doctoral nursing programs exhibit strong similarities in curricula, likely due to shared discipline-specific values.
    • A continued emphasis on research preparation is expected, with ongoing variations in clinical or role development focus.
    • The doctoral degree is likely to remain the terminal degree in nursing.