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Nurse doctorate programs in Puerto Rico.

2 doctorate nursing programs in Puerto Rico across 2 cities. Always free for students; program directors can claim listings.

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The directory lists 2 doctoral nursing programs in Puerto Rico, made up of 2 DNP. They are offered by 2 institutions across Gurabo and San Juan.

Institutions offering doctoral nursing degrees in Puerto Rico

  • Universidad Ana G. Mendez
  • University of Puerto Rico, San Juan

Comparing doctoral nursing pathways in Puerto Rico

A DNP is a practice doctorate aimed at advanced clinical practice and systems leadership; a PhD in nursing is a research doctorate aimed at generating new knowledge. Entry points differ too — see BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, BSN to PhD and DNP to PhD for the routes into each. Cost and funding vary widely; affordable DNP programs and fully funded PhD in nursing programs list the options that publish figures. Admission testing also varies — see DNP programs with no GRE requirement.