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Professional doctorates for nurses: mapping provision and perceptions.

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  • 1Department of Acute and Critical Care Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. l.b.ellis@sheffield.ac.uk

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|April 22, 2005
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The value of professional doctorates in the UK is debated among academics, with varied program structures and stakeholder views. Greater consensus is needed to realize the benefits of these advanced degrees.

Area of Science:

  • Higher Education Studies
  • Professional Development
  • Doctoral Education

Background:

  • The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the traditional highest academic degree.
  • Professional doctorates have emerged in the UK, particularly for health professions.
  • These differ from the traditional PhD in their structure and focus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To map the development of professional doctorates in the UK.
  • To gather stakeholder views on the value of professional doctorates compared to PhDs.

Main Methods:

  • An illuminative evaluation was conducted in the UK in 2003.
  • Content analysis of curricula and documentation was performed.
  • Telephone interviews were conducted with 55 academics across 41 institutions.

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Main Results:

  • Professional doctorate programs exist on a continuum from highly prescriptive to minimally prescriptive.
  • Academics hold diverse views on professional doctorates, ranging from enthusiasm to skepticism.
  • A lack of clarity and consensus among academics was identified.

Conclusions:

  • Educators face challenges in demonstrating the value of doctoral-level professional education.
  • A shared understanding of the professional doctorate concept is crucial for program success.
  • Further research and dialogue are needed to establish the efficacy and value of professional doctorates.