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Professional doctorate and professional nursing practice.

Bernard M C Yam1

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Bernard.Yams@uts.edu.au

Nurse Education Today
|August 16, 2005
PubMed
Summary

The professional doctorate in nursing offers a practice-focused alternative to the PhD, empowering nurses to address clinical issues and influence healthcare policy. This doctoral program enhances professional status and promotes evidence-based practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Policy
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • The traditional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research-focused doctoral degree.
  • The professional doctorate in nursing is a newer, taught program.
  • This program aims to bridge the gap between nursing theory and clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the evolution and characteristics of the professional doctorate in nursing.
  • To differentiate the professional doctorate from the traditional PhD.
  • To argue for the benefits of the professional doctorate for nurses and healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Historical overview of the professional doctorate in the USA, UK, and Australia.
  • Comparative analysis of professional doctorate and PhD curricula and objectives.

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  • Argumentative approach based on the potential impact of the program.

    • Main Results:

    • The professional doctorate is a taught program focused on linking theory and practice for clinical problem-solving.
    • It provides a doctoral-level study opportunity for nurses to share experiences and address practice issues collegially.
    • Nurses can gain a broader perspective to influence policy, improve healthcare standards, and enhance their professional status.

    Conclusions:

    • The professional doctorate in nursing enhances nurses' ability to tackle complex healthcare challenges.
    • It fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among nurses to improve patient care.
    • This program can elevate the nursing profession and positively impact healthcare systems through practice-oriented research.