{"id":28627,"date":"2023-10-12T14:56:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T18:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=28627"},"modified":"2025-08-25T15:51:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T19:51:12","slug":"doctoral-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-health-and-education\/malek-school-of-nursing-professions\/graduate-programs\/doctoral-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Doctoral Nursing Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28468 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/main-nursing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"346\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/main-nursing.jpg 554w, https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/main-nursing-293x300.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Elevate Your Career in Nursing with a Graduate Degree from Marymount University<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Why Marymount?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Marymount University, we\u2019re not just focused on your education; we\u2019re invested in your individual journey, ensuring every step you take is supported, celebrated, and empowered. We don\u2019t just teach students, we provide mentorship and guidance as you take the next steps in achieving your professional goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Student-Centric Approach<\/strong>: Experience a journey where you\u2019re the priority, supported by our favorable student-faculty ratio and core values that ensure you\u2019re seen, heard, and valued.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Experiential Learning<\/strong>: Engage in hands-on learning through our sim labs, ensuring your skills are honed in a safe and supportive environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Flexibility Tailored to You<\/strong>: Choose from online programs with short residencies and select between full-time and part-time options, ensuring your education complements your lifestyle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Commitment to diversity and social justice:<\/strong> At Marymount, social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. 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