Doctor of Nursing (Professional Doctorate)
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Nursing at La Trobe University is a professional doctorate for experienced nursing practitioners who want to enrich and extend their professional practice and undertake research in professional or community settings. The degree offers an integrated program of research with supporting coursework in the first year, building knowledge and skills in research design, literature review techniques, critical analysis and writing for publication, with opportunities to apply these skills in clinical projects. Candidates pursue a sustained investigation culminating in a 60,000 word thesis and graduate ready for nursing management, education and research roles.
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