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.
