 Welcome to the Ph.D. in Nursing Program at Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University! In Fall Semester 2009, the College of Nursing begins the inaugural Ph.D. class. The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) program at Mercer University is to develop nurse scholars for careers in education, practice, and research. Graduates of the program will advance nursing knowledge, improve nursing practice, and be leaders in the profession. Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
Ph.D. graduates are prepared to
1. Develop
advanced expertise in the application of theories and conceptual models to
nursing education, practice, and research.
2. Conduct
research that advances nursing knowledge.
3. Evaluate
the influences of ethical, social, political, demographic, and economic issues on
health care and nursing.
4. Assume
leadership roles in education, practice, and research to improve health care.
Request program information by email
Visit the College through an online chat session
See a listing of frequently asked questions
Admission Criteria and Admission Process GO
Students are admitted once a year to begin coursework in the Fall Semester.
The Curriculum plan involves continuous semesters of study. A sample full-time curriculum plan is provided below.
PhD in Nursing Program*
(PhD students are admitted in the Fall Semester)
|
YEAR ONE
|
|
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 3 |
|
NUR 805 Quantitative Research in Nursing, Education, and Health Care (3 - hrs) |
NUR 806 Qualitative Research in Nursing, Health Care, and Education (3 - hrs) |
Concentration Cognate (3 - hrs) |
|
NUR 811 Philosophical Influences on Nursing Science (2 - hrs) |
NUR 812 Knowledge and Theory Development in Nursing (2 - hrs) |
NUR 810 Ethics in Health care and Research (2 - hrs) |
|
NUR 807 Applied Statistical Methods (4 - hrs) |
NUR 808 Principles of Measurement in Research (3 - hrs) |
NUR 809 Mixed Methods Research in Nursing, Education, and Health Care (3 - hrs) |
|
NUR 800 Pathway to Scholarship (1 - hr) |
NUR 801 Pathway to Scholarly Writing (1 - hr) |
NUR 802 Pathway to Grant Writing (1 - hr) |
|
Total FT = 10 hrs. |
Total FT = 9 hrs. |
Total FT = 9 |
|
YEAR TWO
|
|
Semester 4 |
Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
|
NUR 814 Health Care Systems Analysis (2 - hrs) |
NUR 815 Dissertation (6 - hrs)
Concentration Cognate (3 - hrs) |
Dissertation (6 - hrs) |
|
Concentration Cognate (3 -hrs) |
|
|
|
Stats Course (required if quantitative dissertation)
or Another Cognate Course (3 - hrs) |
|
|
|
NUR 803 Pathway to Success as a Nursing Scholar (1 - hr) |
|
|
|
Total FT = 9 |
Total FT = 9 hrs. |
Total = 6 hrs. |
Continue dissertation until complete
Total core courses = 40
Cognate hours = 9-12
Total dissertation hours = 12 minimum
Total hours in program = 52 minimum
Listing of Course Descriptions - GO
|