TY - JOUR
T1 - Strategies for success in a nursing PhD program and beyond
AU - Fisher, Marlena C.
AU - Gray, Tamryn F.
AU - Uveges, Melissa K.
AU - Heinze, Katherine E.
AU - Pellathy, Tiffany P.
AU - Parrillo, Elaina
AU - Hravnak, Marilyn
AU - Nolan, Marie T.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 Elsevier Inc.
PY - 2022/3/1
Y1 - 2022/3/1
N2 - Purpose: The purpose of this article is to inform newly enrolled PhD students of program expectations, strategies for success, and next steps in the career of a nurse scientist. Methods: We used empirical evidence and insights from the authors to describe strategies for success during a nursing PhD program and continued career development following graduation. Findings: Measures of success included maintaining health, focus, integrity, and a supportive network, identifying mentors, pursuing new knowledge and advancing research to transform health outcomes. Conclusion: Nursing PhD programs help to shape future researchers and leaders. Choosing to obtain a PhD in nursing is an investment in oneself, the discipline, and the science. Clinical relevance: Nursing PhD programs offer opportunities to advance science, impact healthcare and health outcomes, and prepare for a variety of career opportunities. Informing newly enrolled PhD students may better prepare them for what lies ahead and facilitate student retention.
AB - Purpose: The purpose of this article is to inform newly enrolled PhD students of program expectations, strategies for success, and next steps in the career of a nurse scientist. Methods: We used empirical evidence and insights from the authors to describe strategies for success during a nursing PhD program and continued career development following graduation. Findings: Measures of success included maintaining health, focus, integrity, and a supportive network, identifying mentors, pursuing new knowledge and advancing research to transform health outcomes. Conclusion: Nursing PhD programs help to shape future researchers and leaders. Choosing to obtain a PhD in nursing is an investment in oneself, the discipline, and the science. Clinical relevance: Nursing PhD programs offer opportunities to advance science, impact healthcare and health outcomes, and prepare for a variety of career opportunities. Informing newly enrolled PhD students may better prepare them for what lies ahead and facilitate student retention.
KW - Career development
KW - Mentoring
KW - Nursing PhD programs
KW - Nursing education
KW - Nursing science
KW - Post-graduate education
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U2 - 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.01.004
DO - 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.01.004
M3 - Article
C2 - 35272827
AN - SCOPUS:85124402710
SN - 8755-7223
VL - 39
SP - 187
EP - 193
JO - Journal of Professional Nursing
JF - Journal of Professional Nursing
ER -