On Doctoral Education in Nursing

Doctoral candidates in nursing face a range of confusing choices. Choosing the best program that meets your particular criteria can be a harrowing experience. Now, you can learn from the mistakes and successes of the diverse range of doctoral students and educators in PhD, EdD, and DNS programs. In their own words, they reveal the pitfalls and pratfalls they have faced and overcome, looking at how economic difficulties, family responsibilities, and long hours have affected their education. Essential for anyone considering pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing.

Foreword
On The History of Doctoral Education
Introduction
The Early Beginning of Doctoral Education
The Beginning of Doctoral Preparation for Nurses
Current Status of Doctoral Education in Nursing
A Chronological Look at the Annual Forums on Doctoral Education in Nursing
Conference Highlights
Summary
On Program Choice
Introduction
Doctorates in Nursing: An Overview of the Literature
Doctor of Education in Nursing (EdD)
Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Nurse Doctorate (ND)
Student Perceptions Regarding Program Type
Nurse Doctorate Connections
Research Preparation
Role Preparation
Personal and Professional Growth
Support
Summary
On Curriculum
Introduction
Research Focus: The Quantitative/Qualitative Debate
Preparation for What? Practice, Education, Administration, Research
Interdisciplinary Course Work
Developing Writing Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Summary
On Mentoring
Introduction
What is Mentoring?
Qualities of Good Mentors
Qualities of Good Mentees
What are Bad Mentors? Too Little or Too Much
Benefits in the Mentoring Relationship
Barriers in the Mentoring Relationship
Doctoral Education and Mentoring: An Essential Relationship
Weaning
Summary
On Networking
Introduction
The Concept of Networking
Parallel Play
The Comfort Zone
Personal
Professional
Expressions of Negativity
Nurses Need Nurses
Take Care of Our Young
Summary
On Research
Introduction
The Dissertation Process
Comprehensive Examinations
Candidacy
Dissertation Committee
Dissertation
Selecting an Area of Study
Research Assistants
Post-Doctoral Work
Doctoral Dissertations: T
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