PhD in Nursing

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AACN Publications

Data Spotlight: Trends in Nursing PhD Programs
July 2022

The Research-Focused Doctoral Program in Nursing: Pathways to Excellence
Updated April 2022

The PhD Pathway in Nursing Report
Updated March 2023

Position Statement on Nursing Research
Revised March 2006

Data Snapshots

Below is a snapshot of the most current data available on the PhD in Nursing and other research-focused nursing doctorates.

Infographic titled 'PhDs at a Glance' summarizing AACN's nursing PhD programs data. Highlights: 144 PhD programs, 1 Doctor of Nursing Science, 5 Doctor of Education (EdD), and 9 PhD/DNP programs. Enrollments total 4,244 with 742 graduations. Of 2,518 applications received, 1,796 met admission requirements and 236 qualified applicants were turned away.

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