护士本身没有phd，但是护理学院往往是有phd的。UCLA的护理学院有两种博士，doctor of nursing practice, Doctor of Philosophy, 都有。look at this：
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
A DNP is a doctorally prepared, advanced practice nurse and a clinical expert and leader on the translation of evidence-base practice to improve health outcomes on a systems level. The DNP degree program is a clinical practice program for working professional nurses. You will integrate competencies for advanced nursing practice roles in clinical practice, leadership, health policy and education, as well as further develop your scholarship capacity in evidence-based practice.
Highlights:
Translate research into clinical practice
Elevate your executive leadership skills
Influence patient outcomes and population health
Earn your doctorate in less than two years
Continue working full-time throughout the program
Clinical practicum and DNP Scholarly Project can be performed at your workplace
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The UCLA School of Nursing (SON) offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program with the goal in developing the foundation of knowledge upon which the practice of the profession is based. The UCLA SON PhD program aims to develop nurse scientists who can conduct research and generate theory that incorporate the influence of the biologic, psychosocial and physical environments on health and healthcare. Areas of focus and interest include, but are not limited to: health of diverse and vulnerable populations, older adults and persons with chronic and communicable diseases.
Doctoral graduates serve as leaders who educate, influence practice, advance science, optimize healthcare delivery and influence healthcare policy worldwide.
