LCON Doctor of Philosophy

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) Nursing

CORE VALUES Caring Diversity Integrity Leadership

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 DEAN’S MESSAGE 3 PROGRAM OUTCOMES 4 HEALTH EQUITY RESEARCH MODEL 6 PHD STUDENT TESTIMONIALS 7 FACULTY RESEARCH INTERESTS 8 ADMISSION CRITERIA 9 POST-MASTERS CURRICULUM 11 POST-DNP CURRICULUM 13 MISSION, VISION, STRATEGIC GOALS

Welcome to the Loewenberg College of Nursing (LCON)!

LCON prepares the best graduates to transform health care. Our mission is to provide accessible and innovative higher education preparing leaders, educators, scholars and researchers who work toward achieving health equity of the global community through excellent teaching, rigorous research and collaborative practice/service.

The PhD program in Nursing focuses on health equity research in the broad area of practice, education and policy through interdisciplinary efforts, scientific inquiries and scholarly rigor to impact on building a culture of health for all and to transform healthcare to be accessible, affordable, coordinated, safe and high-quality.

We thank you for considering the PhD program at LCON. The distinguished faculty in the college, on the campus and in the nursing profession will mentor and guide you to become a nurse scientist, an educator and/or a nurse leader. We work together in a culture of scholarly inquiry that cultivates curiosity and creativity to advance nursing knowledge that makes a healthy impact on people, the community, and healthcare!

We are here to guide and support you as well as learn from you.

We are driven by doing & Go Tigers!

Lin Zhan, PhD, RN, FAAN Dean and Professor @uofmnursingdean 2

The PhD program in Nursing offered by the University of Memphis Loewenberg College of Nursing is a terminal research degree that prepares nurses to teach and conduct research in academic nursing and healthcare settings. The PhD program is designed for those who plan to assume roles in nursing academics and practice settings using research experimentation and theory application to generate new nursing knowledge and transform healthcare.

Program Outcomes Graduates of the PhD program will be prepared to: 1. Conduct rigorous nursing and interdisciplinary research, 2. Generate new knowledge that guides nursing practice, and 3. Lead educational research in program and course design, clinical education and the evaluation of learning that prepares nurses of the future.

Graduates will be prepared to fill the gap of PhD-prepared faculty in academic nursing to educate future nurses, clinicians, leaders and nurse scholars/researchers as well as to prepare nurse researchers/scientists to help transform healthcare to be equitable, affordable and high-quality.

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Faculty in Nursing and at UofM have a variety of research backgrounds and conduct research in several areas centered around the theme Health Equity Research. The Health Equity Research Model details how each focus area distinctly highlights the correlation of these concepts in the PhD program.

Healthy Equity Research

Interdisciplinary, Impactful, Transformative

Practice

Education

Policy

Health Equity is defined as the “attainment of the highest level of health for all people� According to Healthy People 2020

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Health Equity Framework Social Conditions

Economic Conditions

Environmental Conditions

Health Behaviors

Access & Affordability to Quality Health Care

Health Policy

Quality of Life

Disease, Injury

Mortality/Life Expectancy

Reference: Healthy People 2020: Social Determination of Health; Health Disparities and Health Equity

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PhD Student Testimonials “This has been a rewarding experience thus far. The professors have been excellent at cultivating the nurse scientists in us. I look forward to what the rest of the program brings!”

Tracie Moore CEO/Owner of Moorehealthcare and ER Nurse “Being a PhD student at LCON is an extraordinary experience. I enjoy the course content, teamwork culture, and even the homework. I believe this will be the challenging but rewarding season of my life.”

Feifei Gu Nursing Department Professor, School of International Medical Technology Shanghai Sanda University

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Faculty Research Areas • Health Promotion across the Lifespan • Achieving Health Equity - Reducing Health Disparities - Vulnerable Populations - LGBTQ • Health Behaviors in Women, Children and Older Adults • Quality of Life – Older adults, End of Life and Palliative Care • Managed Care – Cardiovascular Health, Acute Coronary Syndrome and Patient Experiences • Building a Culture of Health for Urban Children and Families • Health Literacy • Health Policy • Technology – Telehealth, Simulation, Virtual Reality • Education Research - Diversity, Retention, Leadership and Mentoring

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Admissions Criteria The applicant must meet all criteria for admission to the Graduate School. A master’s degree is required for admission and international applicants will be expected to submit a minimum score of 550 on the paper, a 210 on the computer-based or 79 on the Internet Based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Additionally, applicants will: 1. Possess an unencumbered RN license or equivalent in the student’s state/nation of residence.

2. Have earned master’s degree with minimum GPA of 3.0. If a GPA is not available, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required with scores from the last five years with a minimum of verbal and quantitative score of 140 and analytical writing score of at least 3.0.

3. Provide three letters of reference from individuals familiar with the applicant’s capabilities for doctoral study and for future performance as a nurse scholar and researcher. Generally, two letters from former professors will be expected.

4. Submit a personal statement of approximately 750-1000 words indicating his/her present interests and career goals, including how the PhD in Nursing will prepare the student to achieve those goals.

5. Provide a writing sample (e.g., published paper or coursework from previous degree program is acceptable).

6. Provide a copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

7. An interview via phone, face-to-face or Skype will be required.

The PhD Program Committee will review all submitted materials. Admissions decisions are made on the overall quality of the applicant’s professional background in nursing, scholarship and academic ability, as well as the applicant’s “fit” for the program in terms of academic background, research interests and career goals.

Academic Success • Mentoring Program • Research Support • Graduate Assistantships

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PhD Curriculum | Post-MSN Sample Plan of Study 3 Years YEAR 1 Spring

Summer

NURS 8111 Philosophy of Science

3

NURS 8112 Middle Range Theories in Nursing and Health Equity

3

Total

6

ICL 8003 Curriculum Design and Evaluation

Total

Fall

3

3

NURS 8113 Health Equity Research

3

NURS 8213 Quantitative Methods

3

NURS 8313 Responsible Conduct of Research

1

Total

7

YEAR 2 Spring

Summer

NURS 8211 Qualitative Methods

3

EDPR 8541 Statistical Methods and Apps in Education

3

PUBH 7150 Biostatistical Methods I or NURS XXXX Biostatistics

3

PUBH 7160 Social and Behavioral Science Principles

3

Elective

3

NURS 8312 Doctoral Research Seminar II

3

NURS 8311 Doctoral Research Seminar I

3

Elective

3

Total

9

Total

9

Total

Fall

6

YEAR 3 Spring

Summer

NURS 8314 Doctoral Research Practicum

2

NURS 8720 Grant Writing (Elective)

3

Elective

3

Total

8

Fall

NURS 9000 Doctoral Dissertation

6

NURS 9000 Doctoral Dissertation

6

Total

6

Total

6

9

PhD Curriculum Part-Time | Post-MSN Sample Plan of Study 5 Years YEAR 1 Semester 1

Semester 2

NURS 8111 Philosophy of Science

3

NURS 8113 Health Equity Research

3

NURS 8112 Middle Range Theories in Nursing and Health Equity

3

PUBH 7150 Biostatistical Methods I

3

Total

6

Total

6

YEAR 2 Semester 1

NURS 8211 Qualitative Methods

Semester 2

3

NURS 8213 Quantitative Methods

3

PUBH 7160 Social and Behavioral Science Principles

3

NURS 8311 Doctoral Research Seminar I

3

Total

6

Total

6

YEAR 3 Semester 1

Semester 2

NURS 8312 Doctoral Research Seminar II

3

EDPR 8541 Statistical Methods & Apps in Education

3

Elective

3

ICL 8003 Curriculum Design and Evaluation

3

NURS 8313 Responsible Conduct of Research

1

Total

7

Total

6

YEAR 4 Semester 1

Semester 2

NURS 8314 Doctoral Research Practicum

2

NURS 9000 Doctoral Dissertation

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Total

8

Total

6

YEAR 5 Semester 1

10

Semester 2

NURS 9000 Doctoral Dissertation

6

NURS 9000 Doctoral Dissertation

3

Total

6

Total

3

PhD Curriculum Part-Time | Post-DNP Sample Plan of Study 5 Years YEAR 1 Semester 1

Semester 2

NURS 8111 Philosophy of Science

3

NURS 8113 Health Equity Research

3

NURS 8112 Middle Range Theories in Nursing and Health Equity

3

PUBH 7150 Biostatistical Methods I

3

Total

6

Total

6

YEAR 2 Semester 1

NURS 8211 Qualitative Methods

Semester 2

3

NURS 8213 Quantitative Methods

3

PUBH 7160 Social and Behavioral Science Principles

3

NURS 8311 Doctoral Research Seminar I

3

Total

6

Total

6

YEAR 3 Semester 1

Semester 2

NURS 8312 Doctoral Research Seminar II

3

EDPR 8541 Statistical Methods & Apps in Education

3

Elective

3

ICL 8003 Curriculum Design and Evaluation

3

Total

6

Total

6

YEAR 4 Semester 1

Semester 2

NURS 8314 Doctoral Research Practicum

2

Elective

3

NURS 8313 Responsible Conduct of Research

1

Total

6

NURS 9000 Doctoral Dissertation

6

Total

6

YEAR 5 Semester 1

Semester 2

NURS 9000 Doctoral Dissertation

6

Total

6

11

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Mission To provide accessible and innovative higher education preparing leaders who promote health of the global community through excellent teaching, rigorous research, and collaborative practice/service.

Vision To create a center of excellence where education, research/scholarship, practice and partnerships integrate to advance nursing science and promote the health of the global community.

Strategic Goals 1. Innovative and High-Quality Academic Programs 2. Student Success 3. Diversity and Inclusion 4. Advancing Nursing Science 5. Partnerships from Local to Global

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For more information on the PhD in Nursing program, call 901.678.2003 Dr. Eric Bailey Assistant Dean of Students eabailey@memphis.edu Dr. Annapoorna Mary Director of PhD Program amary@memphis.edu

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