Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Leadership

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Online Ph.D. in Nursing Leadership?

• Analyze data and apply statistical methods to healthcare research through advanced educational statistics
• Explore ethical leadership and gain insights into maintaining integrity in complex healthcare environments
• Lead organizational change by implementing strategies that drive improvements in healthcare settings
• Leverage informatics, technology, and trends to transform healthcare and enhance patient care
• Manage and improve public health systems by gaining expertise in public health administration and leadership

In addition to covering the topics above, this program offers opportunities to explore leadership in healthcare transformation, where you can learn to drive systemic improvements and innovation within healthcare organizations. You will engage in courses on policy in healthcare, allowing you to gain a deep understanding of the intricacies of healthcare policymaking and its impact on practice and administration.

The program also includes rigorous training in research methods, both quantitative and qualitative, helping you learn to conduct and analyze high-quality research. You’ll study the fundamentals of grant writing and publication, a skill that could help you secure funding for your future research and effectively disseminate your findings to the broader healthcare community. Finally, through the dissertation component, you will have the chance to apply your knowledge to investigate a specific issue in nursing leadership, contributing original insights to the field.

Potential Careers for Nursing Leadership Doctorate Graduates

• Chief nursing officer
• Director of clinical services
• Director of nursing research
• Quality improvement manager

Benefits of Pursuing Your Doctoral Nursing Leadership Program with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Liberty University maintains high standards of quality for content covered in all our degree programs.
• You can build on your existing skills in nursing by taking specialized business leadership courses.

Military Tuition Discount

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:

• If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
• If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!