Rutgers offers the only Nursing PhD program at a public university in the state of New Jersey. Since 1989, this research-focused program at Rutgers School of Nursing prepares nurse scientists with, and for, communication of the knowledge base in the nursing profession. Our PhD graduates develop the science, steward the nursing discipline, explore perplexing patient problems; educate the next generation of nurses; create evidence-based practices; discover innovative clinical interventions; test strategies to improve health, manage chronic illness, reduce disability and enhance quality of life; increase patient safety and care quality; shape health policy; reduce health disparities; lead interdisciplinary teams to improve the health care system; and to add to the nursing profession’s valuable body of knowledge.