Nursing Ph.D. Doctoral Statement of Purpose

• Serve as leaders in advancing the practice of nursing through research, education, administration and health policy.
• Participate fully in multidisciplinary contributions to the creation of knowledge.
• Generate, test and extend knowledge through research and theory development, and disseminate findings.
• Influence health policy to advance nursing and health care in a global society.
• Integrate theory and practice through advanced ethical analysis.
• Appreciate and extend the aesthetic values of nursing.
• Value the inherent dignity of all humans and protect them from dehumanization of health care.
• Treasure the ideals of nursing through the stewardship of caring.