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Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing: Purpose of The Program

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NURSING

Silliman University College of Nursing

Purpose of the Program

The PhD in Nursing Program aims to produce a cadre of doctorally-prepared nurses who will facilitate
the development of theory-based nursing care practices in the Philippines.

The program is geared towards the advancement of research-based education and practice-based
nursing.

Prospective students are provided a program directed towards structured nursing knowledge and
practice from formalized conceptions of nursing.

Uniqueness of the Program

The program offers an intensive format of instruction over a period of one or two weeks in the first &
second semester and summer term. The remaining months are used for independent inquiry and
completion of course requirements in the students' respective work setting.

PhD in Nursing Curriculum Plan


YEAR 1
First Semester N309A Research Tech I 3U
N301 Global Health Care Perspectives 3U Cognate 3U
N302 Philosophies of Science 3U Cognate 3U
N30S Advanced Nursing Informatics 3U
N306 Advanced Statistics 3U Second Semester
N310 Qualitative Research 3U
Second Semester N312 Policy and Ethics in Nursing 3U
N303 World View and Paradigm Shifts 3U N3098 Research Tech II 3U
N304 Nursing Theory Development 3U Cognate 3U
N308 Theory Construction in Nursing 3U
N313 Philippine Health Care Delivery System 3U YEAR 3
Comprehensive Exam
YEAR 2
First Semester N314 Dissertation Writing 12U
N311 Quantitative Research 3U Total 60
Units

Admission Requirements

1. Masters degree in Nursing

2. Applicants with non-nursing masters degree must:


 earn 12 credit units of Nursing courses at the masters level
 develop, implement and present a satisfactory nursing-focused health care project

3. At least two years of practice as a professional nurse in any setting


4. Pass the English proficiency examination as determined by the PhD in Nursing committee

5. Pass the entrance examination

6. Present one (1) evidence of publication in a professional journal or a publishable article

7. Submit a dissertation outline that promises knowledge development in the discipline and profession
of nursing within the pursuit of scholarship of the faculty in the College of Nursing

8. Comply with the general requirements for PhD program at Silliman University

* Regular PhD student carries 9-12 units per term

Faculty

The PhD in Nursing Program at Silliman University has a pool of faculty members who are experts,
scientists, researchers and professors in Nursing.

They are recognized in the country as well as in Asia and the United States of America.

Dr. David G. Arthur


National University of Singapore Dr. Millard Mamhot
Silliman University
Dr. Rozzano C. Locsin
Florida Atlantic University, USA Dr. Anthony O’Brien
National University of Singapore
Dr. Letty Kuan
University of the Philippines Dr. Susan Turale
Yamaguchi University, Japan
Dr. Susie Kim
Ewha Womans University, South Korea

Distinction

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR NURSING EDUCATION designated by the Commission on


Higher Education

LEVEL III RE-ACCREDITED STATUS by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools,


Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)

TOP PERFORMING SCHOOL in the Nurses Licensure Examination certified by the Professional
Regulations Commission (PRC)

HOLISTIC CHRISTIAN NURSING EDUCATION for quality of life.

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