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2022年4月25日

PhD Program in Nursing

PhD program is administered by the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Prospective students who have a master’s degree in nursing (or equivalent) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree are eligible to apply. To request more information about the program please contact the PhD Registrar.  

Application Deadline:  January 1, 2023

Admissions Requirements:

​Minimum requirements for admission to the YSN Ph.D. program include:

• ​Master’s degree in nursing or equivalent or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
• Grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for graduate level work preferred.
• Applicants whose native language is not English must present evidence of proficiency in English by satisfactorily completing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), which is administered by ETS, or the International Language Testing System (IELTS). The TOEFL or IELTS, if required, should be taken as early as possible to ensure that official scores are released and received no later than the stated deadline of the program for which the student is applying.
• Applicants who received or will receive an undergraduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction for at least three years of the program are exempt from the English Language Test requirement and are not required to submit the TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants must have studied in residence at the undergraduate institution for at least three years to qualify. The TOEFL or IELTS, if required, should be taken as early as possible to ensure that official scores are released and received no later than the stated deadline of the program for which the student is applying.
• Previous coursework in statistics within the last 5 years with a minimum grade of High Pass, B, 3.0 or equivalent.
• Completion of a graduate-level research methods course within the last 5 years with a grade of at least High Pass, B, 3.0 or equivalent.
• Admission essay as described in the online application.
• References from three individuals, one of whom must hold an earned doctorate, that address the student’s aptitude for research and PhD study.
• Sample of written work (e.g., published article, thesis, literature review with applicant as sole author or first author).

Applications are submitted online to the Graduate School. We follow a holistics  approach to the Admissions process. Acceptance to the YSN Ph.D. program is highly competitive. Competitive applicants will be invited for an interview. Final admission decisions are made by the Yale University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Yale School of Nursing does not offer the option of a combined degree.

Application Requirements: 

1. Completed online YSN PhD application
2. Statement of Purpose (500-1000 words).
   In your essay, please tell us why you want a research career and how PhD study in nursing at Yale can help you to achieve your goals.  Please include how your past work/experiences have informed your decision for a PhD, as well as your intended field of study. Also, please describe your research interests, ideas for research that you want to conduct, and how this research will further the mission of Yale University School of Nursing – “better health for all people”.
3. An academic writing sample.
   This can be a master’s thesis or other substantial research paper you might have written and published. 
4. Transcripts of all your previous academic work should beuploaded to the application site. For degrees earned outside the United States, credits must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) with a course-by-course evaluation.
5.  Resume/CV
6. Three letters of recommendation.
   At least one letter should come from a faculty member at the last institution attended/last degree you received.

International applicants to the doctoral program must also submit official results from the TOEFL or IELTS exam: taken within the last two (2) years for all non-native English speakers. Applicants who received or will receive an undergraduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction are exempt from the English Language Test requirement and are not required to submit the TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants must have studied in residence at the undergraduate institution for at least three years to qualify. The TOEFL or IELTS, if required, should be taken as early as possible to ensure that official scores are released and received no later than the stated deadline of the program for which the student is applying.

Next Step in the Application Process | Interview

We will contact you should you qualify for this step in the application process.  

Healthcare Leadership, Systems, and Policy Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

Innovation, Thought-Leadership, and Action. Creating the Healthcare System of Tomorrow.

Offering a unique focus on leadership and policy, the Yale Healthcare Leadership, Systems, and Policy Doctor of Nursing Program (DNP) is designed for mid-career nurses who wish to become innovative Healthcare leaders. Students build on their previous education and experience, gaining knowledge and practical leadership skills both here on campus and in the field. Yale has a rich history of early leadership and innovation in nursing, through our founding Dean, Annie W. Goodrich, who described nursing as the combination of “the adventure of thought and the adventure of action.” Our students have life-changing experiences, influencing and making changes in healthcare systems, both here at Yale and beyond.

Yale Healthcare Leadership, Systems, and Policy Doctor of Nursing Program Projects are designed to immerse students in real-world Healthcare situations and to use the knowledge and skills gained during their coursework and practica experiences to present a solution. Working with a Yale Healthcare Leadership, Systems, and Policy Doctor of Nursing Program project advisor and project team, the student designs a project, identifies the problems, purposes and aims, and reviews relevant literature. Using a methodological approach and analytic plan, they collaborate with an onsite mentor to implement the project, analyze the results, and make recommendations for practice and, if appropriate, future research. A formal presentation and scholarly paper are due at the end of the third year.

At YSN, students are encouraged to consider a wide range of Yale Healthcare Leadership, Systems, and Policy Doctor of Nursing Program projects, with a focus on health systems leadership and population health.   

• Evidence-based practice model change initiatives  
• Quality improvement/performance management projects 
• Analysis of policy problems
• Development of tools for advocacy
• Design, evaluation and implementation of new models of care 
• Policy/practice case report and analysis
• Implement and evaluate innovative uses for technology to enhance or evaluate care
• Collaborate with researchers to answer clinical questions
• Collaborate on legislative change using evidence
• Design and evaluate programs
• Conduct financial analyses to compare care models and potential savings
• Design and use databases to retrieve information for decision making, planning, and evaluation
• Work with lay or professional coalitions to develop, implement, or evaluate health programs, such as health promotion, and disease prevention programs for vulnerable patients, groups or communities

Kirkpatrick, J. (2013). The doctor of nursing practice capstone project: consensus or confusion? Journal of Nursing Education, 52(8), 435-441.

Post-Master’s Clinical Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

The Post-Master’s Clinical Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed for Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) who have graduated from a MSN program and are interested in pursuing a program to enhance their clinical leadership skills and develop a clinical area of expertise in their practice area.  

The Yale Clinical DNP is designed for APNs working part or full time in a clinical role who would like to pursue doctoral education as they develop their clinical knowledge and experience. The Clinical DNP graduate will apply the knowledge gained in their course work and clinical collaborations to develop new clinical practices, processes, and roles that will contribute to better health for all people.  

Students will be enrolled in the Clinical DNP pathway as part-time students. 

For questions or more information regarding the DNP program, please contact:  YSN Admissions To apply, please visit: apply.nursing.yale.edu/apply/