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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing

The Ph.D. in Nursing degree program will prepare the candidate to conduct independent research, collaborate as a scholar and leader, and educate for improving health and health care globally.

Students will be admitted to the Ph.D. in Nursing degree program on full time status.


Online Application 

The applicant is required to apply to the Graduate School and to the School of Nursing.

To apply to the Graduate School, click here.
*There is a $55.00 application fee to the Graduate School.

The online application to the School of Nursing is available here.
*There is a $55.00 application fee to the School of Nursing.


Goals

The Ph.D. in Nursing degree program is designed with a research emphasis dedicated to extending nursing science and improving the delivery of health care for rural and vulnerable individuals, families and communities within existing cultural, geographical, and health care context. An interprofessional research focus will provide an opportunity for students to learn by collaborating with other professionals, and prepare graduates for leading change and advancing health and health care systems.

 

Admission Requirements:

The student must apply to and meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, the student must comply with the following:

  1. Earned Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Nursing from programs accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
  2. Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher from a Master’s program of study.
  3. Competitive GRE score (see below).
  4. English Proficiency Exams: Students whose native language is not English must provide evidence of satisfactory scores on the English Foreign Language (TOEFL) or on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). (See Graduate Catalog for details).
    • Satisfactory TOEFL requirements for admission include: 1) Internet-based total test score of 80 with a score of at least 20 on each Section and 23 or above on the Speaking Section; or 2) Computer-based total test score of 213 with a score of at least 21 on Section 1 (Listening Comprehension); or 3) Paper-based total test score of 550 with a score of at least 55 on section 1 (Listening Comprehension).
    • Satisfactory IELTS requirement for admission include scoring 6.5 or higher on the total band and 6.5 on the speaking test component.
  5. Completed application to the SON by established deadline which includes an essay addressing goals and focal area of research.
  6. Verification of valid and current unencumbered Registered Nursing license.
  7. Completion of a preadmission interview by the SON Ph.D. Admissions committee. If the applicant resides at a distance over 100 miles, an interview by videoconference may be provided for at the student’s expense.
  8. Mandatory attendance at the orientation for the Ph.D. program to be held on the ISU campus in the summer session following admission.
    

The SON Ph.D. Admissions committee will make the final recommendation regarding admission. This decision will be based on evaluation of established application and admission requirements.

 

Application Requirements

The student must apply to and meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, the student must comply with the following: 

  1. Application to the Graduate School AND to the School of Nursing with payment of appropriate fees (separate application process).
  2. Submission of official transcripts of all degrees including the completion of accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN or B.S. in Nursing) and Master’s in Nursing (M.S.) degree from an accredited nursing program. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Graduate School from the Registrar’s office of the applicant’s previous institution of study.
  3. Submission of official report of Graduate Record Examination Scores taken within the previous five years. Applicants should achieve at least a 50th percentile on one of the three aptitude sections (Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical). Achievement of two or more scores at the 50th percentile is highly preferred.
  4. Evidence of completing prerequisite descriptive or inferential statistics course with a C grade or better within three (3) years previous to admission to the program. A descriptive or inferential statistics course may be taken during the admission process; course must be completed prior to starting the program.
  5. Submission of a professional essay (3-4 pages) describing applicant’s interest in pursuing the Ph.D. degree and vision of how this preparation will facilitate career goals.
  6.  Submission of a writing sample (professional paper).
  7. Three professional references attesting to the applicant’s capacity and potential for doctoral study. Two references should be from academic sources and one from a recent employer.
  8. Submission of professional vitae or resume.

*Idaho State University and School of Nursing costs related to attendance can be found here.

*The fees for the Ph.D. program are $1000.00 per semester (Fall, Spring, Summer).
*e-ISU fee of $35.00 per credit is charged for all graduate courses based on online delivery.

*Students may be required to enroll in NEXus (The Nursing Education Exchange) courses as part of the Ph.D. program which will require additional enrollment fee(s) per course in any semester.

Selection Process for the Ph.D. in Nursing program 2013 admission cycle 

Application for the Ph.D. program will open in December of 2012. Screening of applications will begin March 1st, 2013 however applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until class filled.   Preference will be given to applications submitted by March 1, 2013. Initial admission decisions will be made in April, 2013 with acceptance letters sent by April 30, 2013. For accepted candidates, attendance at an onsite orientation in Pocatello ID will be required on May 6, 2013.

Idaho State University Graduate School 
http://www.isu.edu/graduate/


 More Information

   Questions related to the Ph.D. in Nursing degree program should be addressed to:

   Karen S. Neill, Ph.D., R.N., SANE-A
   Associate Director for Graduate Studies
   Idaho State University School of Nursing
   Division of Health Sciences
   neilkare@isu.edu
                            208.282.2102 (Office)


   Questions related to technical aspects of submitting the online application should    be addressed to:
   Steve Wright, MA

   Idaho State University School of Nursing

   Division of Health Sciences
   wrigstep@isu.edu

                            208.282.2325 (Office)