PhD in Nursing
Talk one-to-one with a Nursing PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
About ScholarsColab: ScholarsColab is a research mentorship platform by Vidhilekha Soft Solutions Pvt Ltd, recognised as a startup by DPIIT, Government of India.
A PhD in Nursing is a research doctorate in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Nursing PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Nursing PhD Mentors
Rashid Menhas
🏢 Shandong Xiehe University, Jinan, China
Revathi Somanathan
🏢 Ramaiah University of Applied SciencesWho Are the Nursing Mentors?
Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
- PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
- University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
- Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.
Research Areas of Our Nursing Mentors
2 of our Nursing mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 64 papers between 2012 and 2026, cited 2,004 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Virtual Reality Fitness, Social Prescription and Psychological Health.
Recurring research themes
- Virtual Reality Fitness3 papers
- Social Prescription5 papers
- Psychological Health4 papers
- Health Behavior3 papers
- Community Midwife3 papers
- Maternal Health3 papers
Recent publications by our Nursing mentors
- Home-based physical activity and well-being during infectious diseases: a structural equation modeling study
- Unveiling Digital Transformation and Teaching Prowess in English Education During COVID‐19 With Structural Equation Modelling
- Nurse-led treatment engagement interventions for persons with severe mental illnesses in community settings
- A deep learning-based two-staged SEM-ANN analysis of arts, nature, and physical activity social prescription for mental health: mediating role of health behavior
- Influence of general practitioners’ perceptions on social prescription of arts, nature, and physical activity for psychosocial health and well-being: a structural equation …
- Perspectives of Community Nurses on Treatment Engagement of Persons with Severe Mental Illnesses (PwSMI): A Qualitative Study from South India
- Abstracts of the WASP Asia Pacific Hybrid Congress 2021.
- Admission of persons with disabilities into nursing and midwifery courses: Progress made by the Indian Nursing Council.
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Nursing mentors have published, a PhD in Nursing with their guidance could explore:
- Virtual Reality Fitness
- Social Prescription, especially where it meets health behavior
- Psychological Health, especially where it meets health behavior
- Health Behavior
These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.
What You Can Discuss With a Nursing PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Nursing fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Shortlisting Nursing PhD programs
- Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
- Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
- Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
- Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
- Careers after a PhD in Nursing: academia, industry and research roles
Nursing Specialisations
Popular specialisations within Nursing. Select one to search for mentors who work in it.
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Nursing PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.
- Step 2
Book a time
Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.
- Step 3
Start with a short call
A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.
- Step 4
Book a longer session
Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.
Talk to a Nursing PhD Mentor
Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.
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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Nursing PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Nursing mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
What can I discuss with a Nursing PhD mentor?
Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.
Is a doctorate in Nursing the same as a PhD?
A PhD is a research doctorate. Some fields also offer professional doctorates that focus on applying research in practice. Both lead to the title Doctor; which suits you depends on your career goals. A Nursing mentor can explain the difference for your situation.
How much does a meeting cost?
You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.