Envisioning career trajectory post-PhD in nursing: Lessons learned from a professional development project

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Research focused doctoral nursing education in the 21st century: Curriculum, evaluation, and postdoctoral considerations

Terri E. Weaver et al.

Summary: The AACN position statement on The Research-Focused Doctoral Program in Nursing: Pathways to Excellence was revised in 2022 by an AACN Task Force. The statement provides expectations and recommendations for PhD program curriculum, program evaluation, post-doctoral competencies, and resources. The results of an AACN survey in 2021 showed increased enrollment in PhD programs, with 15% of students in BSN-PhD programs and an average time to degree completion of 5 years. Considerations for the education of research doctorate in nursing include curriculum development, program evaluation, and the promotion of postdoctoral competencies and resources.

JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING (2023)

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Strategies for success in a nursing PhD program and beyond

Marlena C. Fisher et al.

Summary: 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. Measures of success included maintaining health, focus, integrity, and a supportive network, identifying mentors, pursuing new knowledge and advancing research to transform health outcomes. Nursing PhD programs help to shape future researchers and leaders.

JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING (2022)

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Opportunities and challenges presented by recent pedagogical innovations in doctoral nursing education

Nicholas A. Giordano et al.

Summary: The demand for expanding the nurse scientist pipeline has led to pedagogical innovations in nursing doctoral education, including the expansion of program options and changes to curricula content. While these innovations offer opportunities for longer research careers and unique educational experiences, challenges such as condensed program timelines and the need for national evaluation remain.

JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING (2021)

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Innovations in Ph.D. education to prepare nurse scientists for the future

Marion E. Broome et al.

Summary: This paper presents the discussion points and recommendations from a PhD summit at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on innovations in PhD education such as team mentoring models and design thinking courses. Recommendations include structuring faculty development earlier in their careers, developing team models of advisement, and longitudinal follow-up of alumni graduates.

JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING (2021)

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