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The University of Hong KongLKS Faculty of Medicine

School of NursingDoctor of Nursing Programme

Information Seminar (2020 Intake)

� Over 100 years of history

� Ranked 25th in the WorldQuacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, 2020

� Ranked 35th in the WorldTimes Higher Education World University Rankings, 2020

School of Nursing� Established under LKS Faculty of Medicine in 1995� Programmes on offer :

UndergraduateØ Bachelor of Nursing (Full-time)Ø Bachelor of Nursing for RN (Part-time)Ø Bachelor of Nursing for EN (Part-time) (intake suspended since Sep 2018)Taught PostgraduateØ Master of NursingØ Doctor of NursingResearch PostgraduateØ Master of PhilosophyØ Doctor of PhilosophyPost-registration CoursesØ Certificate in Infection ControlØ Advanced Training Programme in Clinical Nursing Education

Ø 4-year Part-time mode

Ø 3-year Full-time mode

Programme Aim� First commenced in Sep 2009.

� Designed for experienced nurses who aspire to provide leadershipin evidence-based practice and nursing education.

Programme ObjectivesGraduates of the Doctor of Nursing Programme will be able to:l use analytic methods to critically evaluate existing evidence in order to select the best

evidence for clinical practice and/or nursing education;l design and implement programmes to evaluate outcomes of clinical practice and/or nursing

education;l design, direct, and evaluate innovations to enhance healthcare and/or educational outcomes;l translate research into practice to improve healthcare outcomes;l integrate practice, education and research to better meet society’s health needs;l demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in practice or academic environments;l disseminate findings from evidence-based practice to improve clinical practice and/or

nursing education;l reflect on their own practice so that they can construct, articulate and evaluate their own

philosophy, self-reflection and professional ethics in health care, nursing practice, andresearch; and

l provide leadership in clinical practice and nursing education.

� The DNurs programme is a professional doctorate that involves bothcourse work and a substantial research project.

� The study time normally extends over four years on a part-time basis, orthree years on a full-time basis.– The maximum period of study is six years for part-time students, or four

years for full-time students.� Taught courses: 194 hours

– 4 core courses (104 hours)– 3 track courses (78 hours)– 1 research ethics course (12 hours)

� Thesis: 104 hours� Total: 298 hours

Programme Structure

Programme StructureYear of Study Full-time Mode Part-time Mode1st and 2nd Year · Completion of all taught courses and assignments

o 4 Core courseso 3 Track courseso Research Ethics course

· Attendance and presentation at thesis seminars· Preparation of an up-to-standard research proposal plus initial work

on thesis3rd Year · Attendance and presentation at

thesis seminars· Completion of a thesis of 50,000

to 60,000 words

· Attendance and presentation atthesis seminars

· Completion of a thesis of 50,000to 60,000 words

4th Year --

Core Courses• NURS6001 Scientific Progress in Nursing• NURS6002 Advanced Quantitative Research Designs and Methods• NURS6003 Naturalistic and Interpretive Approaches to Nursing Research• NURS6004 Health Policy for Advocacy in Health Care

Track CoursesEducational Leadership Track• NURS6005 Introduction to Clinical and

Classroom Teaching in Nursing• NURS6006 Curriculum Planning and

Development• NURS6007 Assessment and Evaluation

or

Clinical Leadership Track• NURS6008 Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Role

Acquisition• NURS6009 Health Behavior and Health Promotion

Research• NURS6010 Concepts and Methods in Health Services

Research

Research Ethics Course• GRSC6031 Research Ethics for Graduate Students

Programme Structure

Core CourseNURS6001 Scientific Progress in NursingThrough directed readings and seminar discussions related to selectedtopical areas, students develop knowledge of the historical evolution ofnursing research and the current state of science in nursing and otherselected areas of research interest. Scientific breakthroughs in nursingbetween 1960-1999 are identified and characterized as to trans-disciplinarychange in thinking.

Back to Core and Track Courses

Core CourseNURS6002 Advanced Quantitative Research Designs and MethodsThis course offers advanced understanding of methods of testing theeffectiveness of nursing interventions. Research ethics, including scientificintegrity, protection of human subjects, and animal welfare, are integratedthroughout the course. Students examine experimental and quasi-experimental research designs in terms of their validity for assessingeffectiveness of nursing interventions in specific situations.


Core CourseNURS6003 Naturalistic and Interpretive Approaches to Nursing ResearchThis course is designed to introduce a sample of naturalistic andinterpretive approaches to the study of phenomena of interest to nursingscience. The epistemological principles that underlie interpretive andnaturalistic research will be covered as well as techniques for data collection,data analysis, and control of systematic bias.


Core CourseNURS6004 Health Policy for Advocacy in Health CareThis course introduces students to health policy issues in the clinicalpractice, research and teaching environments as well as to translate nursingpractice issues to policy issues. The focus is on providing students with theknowledge and skills to identify new health policy issues, critically analyselaws, regulations and policies at institutional and higher levels, and utiliseresearch findings to examine policy questions.


Track Course -Educational Leadership Track

NURS6005 Introduction to Clinical and Classroom Teaching in NursingThis course introduces graduate students to the role of nurse educator in theclassroom and clinical teaching setting. The course reviews applicableteaching learning principles and presents a variety of classic andcontemporary teaching methods and strategies for instruction and studentevaluation. Challenges for nurse educators related to student diversity,active learning, use of technology, and student evaluation are explored.


NURS6006 Curriculum Planning and DevelopmentThe course is designed to help students understand and enact the principlesof curriculum design, development and evaluation, as they apply to thecontext of nursing education. Curriculum issues encountered in the broadereducational contexts are also reviewed and their relevance to the educationof nurses is critically examined.




NURS6007 Assessment and EvaluationThis course aims to provide an advanced understanding of the principlesand practices of assessment and evaluation in relation to general andnursing education. The effects of assessment on student learning and theimplications of evaluation for curriculum development are also examined.


Track Course -Clinical Leadership Track

NURS6008 Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Role AcquisitionThis APN course is an introduction to the history, competencies, and roles ofadvanced practice nursing with an emphasis on role acquisition. Trendsand issues which shape advanced practice nursing are also addressed. Inaddition, students are given the opportunity to develop a team project toexperience and evaluate the process of collaboration.



NURS6009 Health Behavior and Health Promotion ResearchThis course focuses on developing theory-based and evidence-basedknowledge for health promotion and health behavior. Through critique oftheory and research, applications for health promotion and health behaviorinterventions will be explored. Multidisciplinary perspectives and issuesrelated to health and health behavior will be examined for the advancementof health promotion through nursing and public health practice.



NURS6010 Concepts and Methods in Health Services ResearchThis course builds on knowledge that is essential to conducting servicesresearch including social, economic, ethical, and political issues thatinfluence health policy decisions. Students develop conceptual andmethodological competencies related to research on the organization,financing, and delivery of nursing services in a variety of health caresettings. Empirical investigations of the impact of nursing interventions onoutcomes of care such as quality and cost are provided.


Research Ethics CourseGRSC6031 Research Ethics for Graduate StudentsIn this course, students will learn essential vocabulary, principles, andpractices conducive to the promotion of research integrity in general and intheir relevant disciplines. Students will encounter terminology, texts, andtenets that relate to good conduct in teaching and research professions. Thecourse covers the international standards associated with the conduct ofhuman-subject research. Topics that will also be covered include issues ofauthorship, mentorship and professional ethics for academics in theuniversity. To complete the course, students must pass the web-basedlearning modules and an examination, and attend at least 2/3 of the classes.


Thesis� A thesis of 50,000 to 60,000 words that represents an original

scientific study grounded in nursing practice/education andcontains material worthy of publication.

� Assign Academic Advisor/Thesis Supervisor� Develop Doctoral Plan of Study (not later than 30 days into the

programme)� Submit progress report at six-monthly intervals� Regular meetings between student and his/her supervisor� Thesis seminars� Confirmation of candidature (not exceeding 24 months)

Student Progress Monitoring

Scholarships/SponsorshipInternational Conference Participation SponsorshipOpportunities are available for students to have educational exchange in renowned internationaluniversities, and financial support will be provided to encourage students to present atinternational conferences.

Dr Serena Yang Scholarship for DNurs ProgrammeTwo prizes shall be awarded to newly enrolled candidates who hold a bachelor's degree with 1stclass honors or equivalent outstanding academic achievement; and whose research proposal (2-3pages) has demonstrated scientific rigor. The value of each of the prizes shall be HK$30,000.

Scholarship for Doctor of Nursing (Full-time)*Two scholarships , each of the value up to 50% of the tuition fee, shall be awarded each year tonon-local students admitted to the Doctor of Nursing Programme on the basis of academic meritand financial need. Students may be invited to a selection interview if necessary.

*Subject to the University’s approval

Differences Between the DNurs and PhDNomenclature Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Nursing (DNurs)Focus � Academic doctorate

� Research-focused doctoral degree� Professional doctorate� Practice-focused doctoral degree

Emphasis On the development of nursing sciencethrough scholarly research with anemphasis on enhancing the theoreticalfoundation of nursing practice and healthcare delivery.

On the application of knowledge to practicewith an emphasis on scholarly practice,practice improvement, innovation,evaluation of health care outcomes,expertise to inform health policy andleadership for establishing clinicalexcellence.

Curriculum With a focus on theory, researchmethodology and the conduct of research.

With a focus on innovative and evidence-based practice and the application ofcredible research findings.

Requirements Course work and a knowledge-generatingoriginal research study.

Course work and a practice-orientedinquiry study to inform practice or solvepractice problems.

Graduates � Nurse scientists� Nurse scholars� Nurse educators

� Experts in specialized advanced nursingpractice

� Nurse educators in a practice oracademic setting

Admission RequirementsTo be eligible for admission to the Programme leading to the degree of Doctorof Nursing, applicants must:� comply with the General Regulations;� hold a master's degree in nursing or equivalent disciplines from this

University, or a comparable university accepted for this purpose;� currently hold a Registered Nurse license;� have English proficiency as specified by the University's admission

requirements (https://aal.hku.hk/tpg/english-language-requirements); and� satisfy the application evaluators with

– (i) a statement of overall career goals and specific research interests; and– (ii) an oral justification of their suitability for doctoral education.

English Language RequirementsTOEFL

� 550 or above in paper-based;� 213 or above in computer-based;� 80 or above in internet-based

IETLS� A minimum overall bank of 6 with no subtest lower than 5.5

GCE / IGCSE / Cambridge Test of Proficient in English Language� Grade C or above

Fees

Application fee(Non-refundable)

HK$300

Composition fee(subject to change in eachintake)

Part-time: HK$69,000 per year

Full-time: HK$92,000 per year

(To be paid in 3 equal instalmentseach year)

Application Deadlines:Full-time Mode ~ Apr 24, 2020, 12:00 noon (2nd round)Part-time Mode ~ Jun 15, 2020, 12:00 noon (2nd round)

Online Applicationhttps://nursing.hku.hk/education/doctor-of-nursing-programme

Applicationdeadline

(FT & PT)FT: April 24, 2020PT: June 15, 2020

12:00 noon

ShortlistingFebruary toJune 2020

* Applicants mustsubmit ALL required

supportingdocuments

InterviewsMarch to

June 2020

Timeline of Admission

Supporting DocumentsThe following documents should be submitted the HKU School of Nursing as soon asyou completed the online application.Address:4/F William MW Mong Block21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

*ONLY ACCEPT originals or copies of the documents thathave been duly declared as true copies before a notary public(e.g. a Commissioner for Oaths at a District Office in HongKong).

Ø Certified true copies*:– HKID;– Academic Transcript(s);– Graduation Certificate(s);– RN license;– Valid RN Practising Certificate;

Ø Two referee’s reports

EnquiryTel: (+852) 3917 6685Email: [email protected]: https://nursing.hku.hk/education/doctor-of-nursing-programme