Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc)

The learning outcomes of the DNSc program are to ensure that graduates will be able to:

1. The ability to critique and integrate different science perspectives in the conduct of research
2. The ability to generate new ideas based on a critical evaluation of existing knowledge
3. The knowledge on how to conduct original research
4. The ability to utilize professional and research ethics and judgment in the conduct of research
5. The ability to conduct culturally competent scholarly activities to improve nursing practice
6. The ability to communicate research findings and their implications on the nursing profession
7. The ability to integrate the components of scholarship: research, teaching, mentoring, and service to the nursing profession
8. The ability to provide evidenced based patient centered care to decrease functional limitations

The educational objective of the program is to produce researchers, leaders, culturally competent, life-long learners and forward, critical thinkers, that will have the ability to perform the following within 3-5 years post-graduation:

1. Demonstrated leadership qualities within their profession
2. Demonstrated interdisciplinary communication and collaboration
3. Engaged in community health services that addresses societal needs
4. Demonstrated collaborative research activities
5. Participated in learning opportunities to maintain and enhance professional excellence

1. Masters degree in nursing or advance practice in nursing from NLN or CCNE accredited program in USA (foreign trained individuals must have degree evaluated by an approved agency)
2. Current valid license to practice Nursing (professional certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse)
3. Bachelors degree in nursing from NLN or CCNE accredited program in USA or foreign equivalent
4. Foreign Educated Applicants must provide the additional documents:

• • TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) scores of 550 or better OR take the English proficiency test provided by UMSAz (contact university for more information).
  • Credentials evaluated by approved transcript evaluator (i.e. World Education Services(WES))
  • If currently living in the United States provide proof of legal status.