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Joint PhD Program in Nursing

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Karen Budd, program director

 

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 Dr. Karen Budd
Director, Joint PhD in Nursing Program
Kent State University

 Dr. Laura Cox Dzurec
Dean
KSU College of Nursing

 Dr. Margaret Wineman
 Dean
UA College of Nursing

 Dr. M. Patrice McCarthy
Director, Joint PhD in Nursing Program
The University of Akron

The PhD in Nursing degree is offered jointly between Kent State University College of Nursing  and The University of Akron College of Nursing The Joint PhD in Nursing (JPDN) program is built on the Boyer model of scholarship and is designed to prepare nurses for scholarship in discovery and integration. Further, the program provides for the development of scholarship in application and teaching. The collaborative JPDN program rests on the foundational belief that strength is forged through catalytic linkages between faculty and students and among the diverse units of both universities.  
 
Follow these links to find out more about the program and how to apply! 
   


Overview and admission information

Curriculum Planning

Candidacy

Dissertation and Graduation

Faculty Information

 

Nancy Albert JPDN graduate

Nancy Albert (c) First graduate of the JPDN program.
Joined with Dr. Diana Biordi (l) and Dr. Carol Sedlak (r) dissertation directors

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Debbie Clair (c) Joined with Dr. Cynthia Capers (l) and Dr. Chris Wynd (r)

 

 
 

Ohio Board of Regents Review

Faculty Materials (login required)

Please direct comments or questions about the joint doctoral programs to the following:


 
Kent State University
Dr. Karen Budd
College of Nursing
Henderson Hall Room 214
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Phone 330 672-8776
Fax 330 672-6387
email jpdn@kent.edu

The University of Akron
Dr. M. Patrice McCarthy
College of Nursing
Mary Gladwin Hall Rm 202 E
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio 44325-3701
Phone: 330 972-6105
Fax 330 972-5737
email jpdn@uakron.edu



 

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