A PhD might be right for you if you are interested in:

• Discovering new knowledge and helping solve clinical problems
• Conducting clinical and translational research to inform practice and improve patient outcomes
• Developing a collaborative network of interdisciplinary researchers from across the world
• Mentoring by faculty members and collegial interactions among doctoral students
• Being prepared to assume a faculty position in the top nursing schools in the country

A DNP might be right for you if you are interested in:

• Applying advanced practice competencies at the highest levels of clinical and executive ranks;
• Evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, improvement of clinical care delivery, patient outcomes and system management;
• Mentoring relationships with faculty and clinical experts;
• Applying your expertise in designing, implementing, managing, and evaluation of health care delivery systems in a variety of health care and community settings.