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Three key components to successfully completing a nursing doctoral program.

Donald G Smith1, Barbara Delmore

  • 1Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, New York, New York, USA.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|April 4, 2007
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Successfully completing a nursing doctoral program requires strategic planning. Key components include choosing the right degree, financial planning, building a support system, and a systematic approach to research and dissertation completion.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Doctoral Studies

Background:

  • Doctoral programs in nursing present unique challenges.
  • Student success is often influenced by preparedness and strategic planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key components for successfully completing a nursing doctoral program.
  • To provide guidance for prospective and current nursing doctoral students.

Main Methods:

  • The study is based on the authors' personal experiences in nursing doctoral programs.
  • Identification of critical success factors through reflective practice.

Main Results:

  • Three essential components for doctoral success were identified: 1. Selecting the appropriate doctoral degree. 2. Developing a comprehensive strategic plan, including financial considerations and support systems (e.g., study pairs). 3. Implementing a systematic approach to research, dissertation writing, and oral defense.

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Conclusions:

  • Addressing degree selection, strategic planning, and systematic execution is crucial for managing doctoral study demands.
  • These components can enhance student success and program completion rates in nursing doctoral programs.