Author:
Rosa William E.,Hartley Kim,Hassmiller Susan B.,Frisch Stephanie O.,Bennett Stephanie G.,Breen Katherine,Goldberg Jessica I.,Koschmann Kara S.,Missel Amanda L.,de Campos Amisha Parekh,Pho Anthony T.,Rausch Jamie,Schlak Amelia E.,Shook Alic,Tierney Meghan K.,Umberfield Elizabeth,Fairman Julie A.
Abstract
Background:
In response to the 2011
Future of Nursing
report, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation created the Future of Nursing Scholars (FNS) Program in partnership with select schools of nursing to increase the number of PhD-prepared nurses using a 3-year curriculum.
Method:
A group of scholars and FNS administrative leaders reflect on lessons learned for stakeholders planning to pursue a 3-year PhD model using personal experiences and extant literature.
Results:
Several factors should be considered prior to engaging in a 3-year PhD timeline, including mentorship, data collection approaches, methodological choices, and the need to balance multiple personal and professional loyalties. Considerations, strategies, and recommendations are provided for schools of nursing, faculty, mentors, and students.
Conclusion:
The recommendations provided add to a growing body of knowledge that will create a foundation for understanding what factors constitute “success” for both PhD programs and students.
[
J Nurs Educ
. 2022;61(1):19–28.]
Subject
Education,General Nursing
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