Florence S. Downs PhD Program in Nursing Research and Theory Development

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing is home to one of the first PhD nursing programs in the nation. The faculty is composed of some of the most lauded, published, and funded researchers in the profession. The College’s affiliations with hundreds of hospitals, private practices, clinics, professional journals, and other institutions provide a wealth of resources for PhD students.The College’s PhD program in nursing research and theory development is designed to support students and guide them in the achievement of their academic and professional goals. The curriculum provides an excellent foundation in the philosophy of scientific inquiry, theory development in nursing science, quantitative and qualitative research designs, and methodological approaches to data management and analyses. Faculty members are dedicated to challenging and encouraging students to conduct ground-breaking original research and to examine their own interests and passions for public service.Our PhD students come from all backgrounds and from all stages of personal and career development. However, they share one common thread: the excellence of their thought and dedication to the nursing field.Research AreasChronic disease managementFamily and pediatricsGeriatricsGlobal healthHCVHIVAIDSHealth policyHealth services and workforce researchHome careInformaticsInterprofessional careM & E-health technologyMental healthOccupational healthPalliative care and symptom managementSubstance useSimulation education