Academic Scholarship in Nursing

Issued by University at Buffalo

Offered by the School of Nursing, this program provides a pathway for UB School of Nursing DNS alumni to obtain a retroactive degree conversion from DNS to PhD. Earners of this badge have demonstrated their achievements as nurse scientists and leaders who are scholars in research, practice, policy, and/or education.

Skills

Career Management
Leadership
Nursing Scholar
Oral/Written Communication
Teamwork/Collaboration

Earning Criteria

Submit a current CV that demonstrates scholarly achievement in a combination of two of the following criteria: 1. 13 publications in peer-reviewed journals. 2. An h index of 4. 3. Contributions to the development of health-related guidelines or policies on a regional, national or international level. 4. Consultation as an academic research partner in clinical settings 5. Recognition by peers for expertise, excellence, and innovation, or serving in leadership positions on healthcare boards.