We are delighted that you are considering the PhD in Nursing and Healthcare Innovation Program. Student success is our top priority. Current students and alumni consistently comment on the strong support they receive from staff, faculty, and classmates throughout the program. Please see below for more information about the PhD Program leadership team.
DNP/PhD Concurrent Enrollment
DNP vs PhD Degree at Edson
Funding Support
Edson PhD Program Faculty Mentors
Every PhD student is supported and mentored by our diverse team of faculty who are well-prepared to help guide your projects and provide ongoing feedback and advice on your research. Explore our team of faculty experts and their areas of research below.
Overview
The Edson College PhD program in Nursing and Healthcare Innovation prepares students to design, conduct, and disseminate scientific research aimed towards solving complex health challenges, enhancing health and well-being, and promoting health equity across the lifespan. We accept students with nursing backgrounds as well as students from other related disciplines.
Doctoral Programs
Become the leader health care needs.
Health care is a rapidly changing field. Employers need graduates who can not only deliver care throughout diverse communities, but also develop new policies and practices. In response, colleges across the nation have to develop students who can think critically about existing systems and create innovative solutions. As a leader in innovation, the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation offers multiple degrees that ensure graduates are prepared for a challenging career in exiting and diverse health care settings.
As one of the most recognizable careers in health care, nursing is a time-honored profession and a critical component of modern health care teams. Whether a nurse is starting their career with their BSN or advancing to leadership positions with their DNP, the education a nurse receives is crucial for patient success and career mobility.