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Ph.D. ProgamProgram Overview | Faculty
| Contact Information | Financial Aid Program OverviewThe purpose of the Ph.D. program in nursing is to prepare nurses to assume major roles in the development, evaluation, and dissemination of knowledge about phenomena of interest in nursing. The program is characterized by early and continuous training in research through a close mentoring relationship with a major professor in nursing, a strong scientific base in nursing, and a minor in a related discipline. The curriculum provides students with:
Graduates become the scholars and teachers who move the nursing profession forward through systematic inquiry into nursing issues. The program components and credit requirements are summarized below. See also a sample program of study. The required nursing core courses and seminar requirements focus on the following content areas:
PhD students in nursing at UW–Madison work closely with a major adviser whose research matches their own interests. The major professor advises the student about courses, supervises the student’s research and acts as a channel of communication with the major department, other departments and the Graduate School. As members of research teams, students participate in supervised research experiences, learn methods of research and manage research studies. They publish their findings in major professional journals, present their work at research conferences and seek funding to support their work while in the program. Many receive financial support for their investigations through graduate assistantships or traineeships. Program ComponentsPh.D. candidates in nursing must meet the Graduate School residence requirement, which specifies the completion of a minimum of 32 graduate level credits (300 level or above) and must fulfill the program requirements in seven curricular components outlined below. When course work is completed, students write the comprehensive examination for candidacy to demonstrate mastery of core knowledge in the major discipline and minor area as well as the theories and methods of inquiry. Those who successfully complete the exam are eligible to write the dissertation. Existing and Evolving Knowledge in Nursing - minimum 6 credits requiredN815 Knowledge Development in Nursing (required in the 1st year of the program) 3 credits
At least one of the two population focused courses described below is required. N818 Patient-Centered Research 3 credits N817 Research in Communities, Populations, and Systems 3 credits Methods - minimum 12 credits requiredAdvanced Research Design and Methods I & II 6 credits Statistics 3 credits Advanced methods elective or statistics elective 3 credits Research Ethics - minimum 1 credit requiredN802 Ethics and the Responsible Conduct of Research 1 credit Ph.D. Minor - minimum 10 credits requiredThe purpose of the minor is to add breadth to a Ph.D. major. Two minor options are available. Option A (external): Requires a minimum of 10 credits in a single department/major field of study. Selection of this option requires the approval of the minor department. Option B (distributed): Requires a minimum of 10 credits in one or more departments and can include course work in the major department. Selection of this option requires the approval of the major department. Doctoral Seminar - minimum 2 credits requiredN816 Proseminar in Nursing Research 1 credit Teaching and Learning - minimum 3 credits requiredThree required credits may be earned in course work or in a teaching practicum. Research/Dissertation Credits - minimum 18 credits requiredGuided research, including the dissertation (N999/N990) Financial AidThe School of Nursing is able to offer funding to many full-time students admitted to the Ph.D. program. Funding has usually been in the form of research assistantships in the first and second years. In subsequent years, students are encouraged to link with faculty who have funded research or to submit proposals for extramural funding. Nursing doctoral students have been very successful in competition for National Research Service Awards. Students have also received highly competitive national and campus scholarships and research grants. Advanced Opportunity Fellowships are available for qualified minority and/or economically disadvantaged nonminority students through the Graduate School; Helen Denne Schulte Minority Scholarships are available through the School of Nursing. A summary of financial aids is available from the School of Nursing Graduate Program Office. Financial aids applications should be submitted by January 15 for university-administered awards. School of NursingThe School of Nursing faculty is engaged in teaching and research at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Many are also project directors on intramural and extramural research and training grants. A summary of faculty research interests is included with the admissions packet. Facilities for clinical and professional practice and research encompass rich resources both in and outside of Madison. These include UW Health (which includes the nationally recognized facilities of the UW Hospital and Clinics, UW Children’s Hospital and the UW Comprehensive Cancer Center); hospitals and clinics in urban and rural settings; nursing homes; day-care centers; and public health agencies. The school’s location in Wisconsin’s capital city also offers exposure to state policy-making and politics. On campus, the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) brings together students in nursing, medicine and pharmacy. State-of-the-art classrooms, computer resources and distance education facilities, as well as a health sciences library, are housed in the HSLC. University of Wisconsin-MadisonEstablished in 1849, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the oldest and largest of the universities in the UW System, offering graduate degrees in over 150 areas of study. The University has ranked among the top ten universities in America in every survey of scholarly reputation conducted since 1910. The University is ranked third in the nation in research spending. The campus features several multidisciplinary centers or programs, including the Institute on Aging and Adult Life, the Waisman Center on Mental Retardation and Human Development, the UW Comprehensive Cancer Center, the South Central Wisconsin Regional Perinatal Center, and the Women's Studies Program and Research Center. UW-Madison is among the leading American universities in library resources. In this age of the electronic library, libraries offer many computer-related resources. The NLS computer catalog provides access to the holdings of 25 campus libraries. This computerized catalog is accessible via terminals throughout the University and by off-campus workstations via several networks serving the University. It is also available through dial access using a microcomputer, a modem, and a phone line. Extensive materials in the health sciences are in the Middleton Health Sciences Library and its branch facility in the Weston Library located in the Clinical Science Center. The University, situated along the Lake Mendota shoreline, is one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Activities outside the classroom are as numerous and varied as the student body. Quality and diversity are hallmarks of the campus, which offers a wealth of cultural and recreational activities ranging from walking tours through the 1,252-acre UW Arboretum and sailboard lessons offered by the Hoofers Club to Sunday afternoon concerts in the Chazen Museum of Art and Big 10 sports.
Further InformationThis sketch of the programs and resources of the School of Nursing is intended as an introduction to the University. For further information on the program, contact: Gale Barber Early Entry PhD Option in NursingThe Early Entry PhD Option in nursing is an innovative program designed for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a research career. With the assistance of a faculty advisory committee, Early Entry students plan an individualized program of study and research, drawing on existing undergraduate and graduate courses in nursing and related disciplines. The option consists of early and intensive research training, clinical practice and required and recommended course work. Three degrees are awarded to students who complete this option—a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS), granted by the UW–Madison School of Nursing; and a Master of Science in Nursing (MS) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), granted by the UW–Madison Graduate School.
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