Trinity Western University (TWU) has announced the launch of its first-ever doctoral program designed for nurses aiming for continuing education for career advancement. Doctorate in Philosophy of Nursing (Ph.D.) is the university’s first faith-based nursing program. It prepares nurses to become educators and leaders within the academic, health care, and government settings.
Key Takeaways:
- TWU announced the launch of its first-ever doctoral program for nurses who want to pursue academic positions.
- The Doctorate in Philosophy of Nursing is a 48-month nursing program that offers a mix of online, in-class, and experiential learning within a community of nurse scholars.
- The program features one- or two-week intensive summer residencies.
TWU recognized the looming shortage of doctorally prepared nursing faculty at the provincial, national, and global levels. Moreover, the number of nurse scholars prepared to generate disciplinary knowledge seems insufficient, thus spurring the creation of the new doctoral program.
The Doctorate in Philosophy of Nursing is delivered through a mix of online and in-class (Langley and Ottawa) instruction, spanning 48 months.
The program features one- or two-week intensive summer residencies at the main campus in Langley and at the world-class Laurentian Leadership Center in Ottawa.
According to TWU President Mark Husbands, the provincial government’s approval for TWU to offer its first Ph.D. degree in Nursing affirms the university’s strength in fostering high-quality academic work, scholarship, and teaching.
In addition to opportunities in higher education, graduates of the doctoral program will be well-positioned to pursue or advance in leadership and research roles.
Students of the doctoral program also receive internship and mentorship opportunities to learn professional skills from expert educators, leaders, and researchers.
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