While empirical scholarship is a critical element of nursing, generating evidence for sound interventions that improve the health of patients, families, and communities, philosophical/theoretical scholarship is also vital for the development of the discipline. Students choosing this focus will have the opportunity to work with leading scholars to advance understanding of the nature of nursing science and practice.
Faculty Experts in This Area
Miriam Bender
PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor, Founding Director, Center for Nursing Philosophy
Clinical Leadership, Healthcare Processes and Outcomes, Implementation Science, Nursing Care Models, Nursing Philosophy
Recent Studies/Projects
Organizing Nursing to Improve Care Quality and Safety: A Hybrid Implementation-Effectiveness Study
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Mark Lazenby
PhD, APRN, FAAN, Dean and Professor
Psycho-Oncology, particularly Spiritual Well-Being; End-Of-Life Care; Health Care Ethics; and Thinking About Nursing’s Contribution to A Good Society
Recent Studies/Projects
NURSE-OC: University of California, Irvine Nursing Workforce Pipeline through Externships and Residencies in Orange County (OC)
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