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A positive experience connecting thought and action.

Terris E Kennedy1

  • 1Duke University School of Nursing, Box 3322 DUMC, Durham, NC 27710, USA. kenne035@mc.duke.edu

Nursing Leadership Forum
|February 21, 2003
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Doctoral nursing students need more opportunities to connect theory with practice. An internship experience can bridge this gap, enhancing their professional development and application of knowledge.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Doctoral Studies
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • The challenge in nursing education is linking theoretical knowledge with practical application for doctoral students.
  • Boyer (1991) highlighted the need for enhanced opportunities for doctoral students to connect thought and action.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the utility of internship experiences in fostering the connection between thought and action in doctoral nursing education.
  • To provide a practical pathway for doctoral nursing students to integrate theoretical concepts with clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of internship experiences.
  • Case studies of doctoral students in internship placements.
  • Exploration of student reflections on the thought-action connection.

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Main Results:

  • Internship experiences provide a structured environment for applying theoretical knowledge.
  • Students reported increased confidence in translating research into practice.
  • The internship facilitated a deeper understanding of the complexities of nursing practice.

Conclusions:

  • Internship experiences are a valuable pedagogical tool in doctoral nursing education.
  • Facilitating the connection between thought and action is crucial for developing expert nurse clinicians.
  • Nursing education should incorporate more experiential learning opportunities like internships.