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Nursing (PhD) Program

The PhD in Nursing program at Loyola University Chicago prepares nurse scholars to improve health through research, education, and leadership. The program aims to advance the scientific foundation of nursing practice and healthcare delivery.

Overview

Under the guidance of experienced faculty, students are prepared to launch a program of research addressing social, cultural, political, and ethical issues related to an area of nursing scholarship.

Curriculum

The PhD in Nursing requires 49 credit hours for students entering with a Master of Science in Nursing. Classes meet on campus one weekend each month throughout the semester, with sessions held in Fall, Spring, and Summer. The curriculum includes:

• Required Courses
  • GNUR 432: Philosophy of Science (3 hours)
  • GNUR 440: Systematic Inquiry I: Scholarly Writing (2 hours)
  • GNUR 500: Phenomena and Theories for Nursing Science I (2 hours)
  • GNUR 501: Phenomena and Theories for Nursing Science II (2 hours)
  • GNUR 508: The Nurse Scientist Role (2 hours)
  • GNUR 509: Teaching Methods (3 hours)
  • GNUR 510: Teaching Practicum (3 hours)
  • GNUR 512: Quantitative Methods & Design for Nursing Research (3 hours)
  • GNUR 513: Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research (3 hours)
  • GNUR 519: Measurement for Nursing Research (3 hours)
  • GNUR 520: Systematic Inq II: Reviewing & Synthesizing Lit (2 hours)
  • GNUR 523: Health Care Policy and Economics (3 hours)
  • GNUR 539: Innovative Science, Theory and Methods (3 hours)
  • GNUR 542: Grant and Proposal Writing (3 hours)
  • GNUR 546: Advanced Statistics I (3 hours)
  • GNUR 547: Advanced Statistics II (3 hours)
  • GNUR 600: Dissertation Supervision (0 hours)
  • Two (2) Courses in Cognate Area (6 hours)
• Total Hours: 49

Qualifying Examination

At the completion of coursework, students are required to successfully complete a qualifying examination consisting of both written and oral components. The examinations assess the depth, breadth, comprehension, integration, and synthesis of knowledge that forms the foundation for conducting dissertation research.

Dissertation

A directed dissertation is required to complete a PhD in Nursing. All students in the Graduate School who write a dissertation must successfully complete UNIV 370 Responsible Conduct in Research and Scholarship.

Suggested Sequence of Courses

The suggested sequence of courses is outlined in a plan of study grid, which includes:

• Year 1
  • Fall: GNUR 432, GNUR 440, GNUR 500 (7 hours)
  • Spring: GNUR 501, GNUR 508, GNUR 512 (7 hours)
  • Summer: GNUR 513, Cognate Course (6 hours)
• Year 2
  • Fall: GNUR 519, GNUR 520, GNUR 546 (8 hours)
  • Spring: GNUR 523, GNUR 539, GNUR 547 (9 hours)
  • Summer: GNUR 509, Cognate Course (6 hours)
• Year 3
  • Fall: GNUR 510, GNUR 610 (3 hours)
  • Spring: GNUR 542, GNUR 600 (3 hours)
• Year 4
  • Fall: GNUR 600 (0 hours)
  • Spring: GNUR 600 (0 hours)

Program Goal

The goal of the PhD in Nursing program is to prepare scholars who improve human health through the development and expansion of knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the program, the graduate has the knowledge and skills to:

• Initiate a beginning program of research that expands nursing and healthcare knowledge
• Incorporate social, cultural, political, economic, and ethical considerations into nursing scholarship and practice
• Participate in the international community of scholars to further the Jesuit mission of generation and dissemination of knowledge in the service of humanity
• Assume leadership roles in nursing research, education, practice, policy development, and/or administration in order to improve the health of society
• Differentiate between managing a career as a nurse scientist and stewarding the nursing discipline