Ph.D. in Nursing Science
The curriculum for the PhD in Nursing Science program is designed to provide rigorous research training to create scientists who will conduct research relevant to both military and federal health care. The curriculum incorporates specialized education and training that allows GSN alumni to contribute cutting edge research in the areas faculty expertise of Biobehavioral Nursing, Population Health, Systems Informatics and Patient Safety.
Nursing Knowledge 12 Credit Hours
Philosophy of Science
Theoretical Frameworks
Ethical, Legal, and Health Policy
Professional Issues in Scholarship
Research Methods 10 Credit Hours (Min)
Research Methods 1&2
Qualitative Research Methods
Advanced Research Design
Cognate Courses 12+ Credit Hours; Electives 9+
Specific to student research concentration or individual enhancement electives in support of administration, education, or clinical practice.
Statistics: 6 Credit Hours (minimum required)
Non Parametric and Parametric Models
Regression Based Models
Dissertation 21+ or more Credit Hours
Proposal Development & Grant Writing (3)
Dissertation Research Seminar I, II, III, IV, & V (9 min)
Dissertation Research (9)
Total Credit Hours: 91 Minimum
Highlights
Spotlight
USU faculty takes first place in Navy Wide Research Competition
Several Graduate School of Nursing faculty members and students were honored during the 26th Annual Navy-Wide Research Competition held on May 26 at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP).
CDR Greg Nezat, USU's former research director at NMCP, and CDR Chris Oudekerk, USU's current research director at NMCP, represented the winning team in the Navy Medicine East competition.
Their presentation, "The effect of intraoperative intravenous lidocaine infusion on the reduction of postoperative pain and return of bowel function in patients undergoing minor laparoscopic gynecological procedures," was supported by USU teammates LT Philip Grady, LCDRs Nathaniel Clark and John Lenahan, CDR Robert Hawkins and CAPT (Ret) Joe Pelligrini.