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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
Evaluating the outcomes of a distance-accessible PhD program
Marion E Broome1, Judith A Halstead, Daniel J Pesut
1Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN 46220, USA. mbroome@iupui.edu
Summary
Indiana University revised its nursing PhD program to be distance-accessible, integrating web-based technologies and summer intensives. Graduates are prepared for leadership in nursing science, practice, and education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Doctoral Education
Background:
- The Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) program at Indiana University School of Nursing was established in 1978 and phased out in 1996.
- The PhD in Nursing Science program was approved in 1996.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the process and outcome evaluation of an innovative, distance-accessible PhD in Nursing Science program.
- To focus on effective pedagogies for scholarly mentoring and best practices in distance doctoral education.
Main Methods:
- Revision of the PhD program in 2002 to incorporate distance-accessible learning using synchronous and asynchronous web-based technologies.
- Pairing distance-accessible courses with an annual 2-week summer residential intensive learning experience on campus.
Main Results:
- Evaluation of program outcomes indicates graduates are well-positioned for leadership roles.
- Graduates are prepared to contribute to knowledge development in nursing science, practice, and education.
Conclusions:
- The revised distance-accessible PhD program effectively prepares nursing leaders.
- The program demonstrates successful integration of technology and residential intensives for doctoral education.
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