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PhD Away Days: a component of PhD supervision
G McCarthy1, J Hegarty, E Savage
1Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, University College Cork, Ireland. g.mccarthy@ucc.ie
International Nursing Review
|November 25, 2010
Summary
A peer-to-peer and supervisor support program for PhD nursing students in Ireland fostered collective learning and reduced isolation. The program
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Doctoral Studies
Background:
- PhD Away Days are annual events for PhD students and supervisors in Irish nursing programs.
- These events received positive evaluations for fostering collective learning and group cohesion.
- Participants valued learning from peers' experiences and gaining insights into various research aspects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a peer-to-peer and supervisor support and mentoring process.
- To evaluate the impact of this process on PhD nursing students in Ireland.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a peer-to-peer and supervisor support and mentoring process.
- Annual PhD Away Days involving students and supervisors.
- Collection of participant evaluations.
Main Results:
- Positive evaluations from both students and supervisors.
- Development of collective learning and group cohesiveness.
- Increased sense of togetherness among students, mitigating feelings of isolation.
Conclusions:
- The PhD Away Days should continue, structured around key student and supervisor concerns.
- Implementation of content-specific modules within the PhD program is recommended.
- The support and mentoring process effectively addressed challenges in doctoral nursing education.
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