Nursing management programs can provide students with a critical understanding of patient supervision during crises. Learning how to organize nursing schedules, make budgetary decisions, and discipline problem staff members can all be part of the curriculum, as well.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.