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Program Goals and Outcomes


Content from 15-17 catalog

Ph.D. PROGRAM IN NURSING


Program Goals

In accordance with recommendations from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the goal of Rutgers' doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) program in nursing is to prepare nurse scientists who will expand the knowledge base of nursing, steward the discipline of nursing, lead interdisciplinary research teams, influence health policy, and mentor the next generation of nurses and nurse scientists.

Student Goals
  • Possess knowledge of the history and philosophy of nursing science.
  • Master in-depth knowledge in a substantive area, including the relevant theoretical and empirical literatures.
  • Conduct original, ethical, and culturally competent research.
  • Collaborate effectively with other research disciplines and lead interdisciplinary research teams. 
  • Disseminate research findings to a wide variety of audiences including practitioners, policymakers, and the scientific community.
  • Mentor future nurse clinicians, educators, and scientists.


Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Rutgers School of Nursing doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) program will be prepared to:

Develop the Science

  • Master in-depth knowledge in a substantive area.
  • Critique and integrate different science perspectives in the conduct of research.
  • Assume leadership in the conduct of culturally competent scholarship to improve nursing practice.

Steward the Discipline

  • Provide leadership in the creation and dissemination of new knowledge.
  • Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary scholars in the scientific and professional communities.
  • Provide professional and research mentorship to others.

Lead Interdisciplinary Research Teams

  • Design, conduct, and evaluate original research.
  • Conduct team science.
  • Contribute to a global community of scholars.



Ph.D. IN URBAN STUDIES PROGRAM


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