Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing (ACON) 2025–2026 140 Exit Requirements for D.N.P. Program All students must meet with their adviser during the last semester of enrollment and review their Degree Works report and completion of all required courses. All students must apply for degree conferral online prior to conferral of degree. Degrees cannot be conferred if there are any financial and/or library holds remaining on the student’s account. Information related to commencement is provided on the NSU website. Ph.D. Program Description and Progression This online Ph.D. in Nursing program is a terminal degree with two distinct foci, nursing education and administrative leadership. The focus on nursing education prepares students who have master’s degrees to practice as educators and nurse scientists in academia. The administrative leadership focus prepares students who have master’s degrees to be leaders and nurse scientists in clinical practice. The program coursework is primarily online with a required annual weeklong summer institute at the NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. Attendance at the summer institute is mandatory and required until students begin their comprehensive examinations. To progress in the Ph.D. program, students must take a minimum of one course per semester and be continuously enrolled with no more than one semester taken off per year. D.N.P. to Ph.D. Program The D.N.P. to Ph.D. program is designed for nurses who have completed the D.N.P. degree through a regionally accredited school (CCNE, ACEN, CNEA), and have an interest to further their education to complete a Ph.D. in Nursing with a focus on nursing education or administrative leadership. The program begins in the winter semester. The program is six semesters (27 credits) of coursework, followed by a minimum of three semesters (9 credits) of dissertation. The classes are online, and there is a one-week summer institute held at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus (D.N.P. to Ph.D. students will attend two summers). Summer institute occurs once per year, generally late May or early June, and attendance is required each year. Research Hours After successful completion of the quantitative and qualitative research courses, the student will seek approval to begin the research practicum. Each student will be expected to complete 90 hours of mentored research experience prior to the comprehensive examination. To complete this requirement, the student will select a research mentor. The mentor must be Ph.Dprepared and have experience in the research method. A current curriculum vitae of the research mentor and the Research Hours Proposal form will be completed and signed by both the student and the student’s selected research mentor. This form contains a short narrative synopsis of the focus of the research mentoring experience. The form is submitted to the faculty adviser for approval. The form can be located in the Ph.D. student center.
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