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. 2021 Jan-Feb;37(1):195-200.
doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2020.06.011. Epub 2020 Jul 5.

PhD programs and the advancement of nursing science

Paule V Joseph  1 , Linda McCauley  2 , Therese S Richmond  3
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PhD programs and the advancement of nursing science

Paule V Joseph et al. J Prof Nurs. 2021 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Nurses are well-positioned to be groundbreaking researchers, scientists, leaders, and innovators to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Nurse scientists are needed to contribute to scientific discoveries that inform effective strategies to improve patient care and outcomes and to inform future policies. Thoughtful consideration is required about the preparation of nurse scientists to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skill sets to meet the needs of society. Evolving health needs and priority areas of inquiry along with an ever-increasing array of sophisticated methodologies and centrality of interdisciplinary teams to solve complex problems should drive how we prepare PhD students. This paper reflects a panel and subsequent dialogue with nurse leaders at the PhD summit held at the University of Pennsylvania in October 2019. Three aspects of PhD education and the advancement of nursing science are discussed 1) examining important elements to support nurse scientist development; 2) identifying key gaps in science that the discipline needs to address in educating the next generation of nurse scientists; and 3) preparing nurse scientists for the competitive funding environment.

Keywords: Curriculum; Nurse scientist; Nursing advancement; PhD education; Research.

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