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

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

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Expand Your Leadership Experience and Conduct Original Research

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Leadership program at Liberty University provides you with a comprehensive online curriculum designed to help you prepare to pursue high-level roles in the healthcare industry. By blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills, our program offers a well-rounded look at leadership, research, and advanced nursing practice. You can enhance your ability to drive change within healthcare organizations, influence policy, and contribute to the advancement of nursing science. The online format allows for flexibility, enabling you to balance your studies with personal and professional responsibilities.

Throughout the program, you will engage with a dynamic curriculum that integrates leadership theories with real-world applications. This approach emphasizes the development of critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and innovative problem-solving skills for leadership in nursing. The program culminates in a dissertation, where you will have the opportunity to conduct original research and contribute to the body of knowledge in nursing leadership, helping you prepare to pursue roles in academia, research, and executive leadership within the healthcare sector.

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.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 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!
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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