Idaho Nursing Doctorate Degree Programs

Idaho State University: DNP and PhD in Nursing Programs Review
Idaho State University, 921 South 8th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho, USA 83209.
Idaho State University is based in Pocatello, Idaho and has additional campuses in Meridian, Twin Falls and Idaho Falls. The university was founded in 1901. Idaho State University is a research university which holds the highly esteemed Carnegie research classification. The university offers several graduate programs, and is also in the process of developing new programs.

The School of Nursing at Idaho State University is under the Division of Health Sciences. The School of Nursing currently offers undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in nursing.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and PhD in Nursing programs at Idaho State University are in development. The university aspires to hold these programs in the near future. The DNP will replace the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). The nursing doctoral programs at Idaho State University will likely have an option for bachelors prepared nurses as well.

Though not confirmed, teaching assistantships may be a viable way for aspiring doctoral students to pursue a PhD or DNP in Nursing. Idaho State University currently offers teaching assistant ships for students at the masters level.

Prospective doctoral students interested in pursuing a PhD in Nursing or DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) should contact Idaho State University. The School of Nursing is currently taking a list of names for students interested in pursuing doctoral study. Admission information is usually updated each fall.