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Preparing the nurse scientist for academia and industry
Lynne P Lewallen1, Eileen Kohlenberg
1University of North Carolina, Greensboro School of Nursing, USA. lplewall@uncg.edu
Nursing Education Perspectives
|April 9, 2011
Summary
Doctoral nursing programs are expanding, but often neglect roles beyond research. A new curriculum enhances nurse scientist training for academia and industry, with students reporting high satisfaction and skill development.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Doctoral Studies
- Nurse Scientist Role
Background:
- Increasing number of doctoral programs in nursing.
- Existing programs primarily focus on research preparation.
- Need to prepare doctoral students for diverse roles like educator, clinical researcher, and administrator.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a two-course sequence designed to prepare PhD in Nursing students for the nurse scientist role.
- To provide didactic and experiential knowledge for academia and industry settings.
- To address the identified need for broader role preparation in doctoral nursing programs.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a two-course (six-credit) sequence within a research-focused PhD in Nursing program.
- Curriculum focused on providing knowledge and skills for the nurse scientist role in various settings.
- Inclusion of both didactic and experiential learning components.
Main Results:
- Students reported high satisfaction with the implemented course sequence.
- Students indicated that the experiences provided valuable knowledge and skills.
- The courses were effective in preparing students for the nurse scientist role.
Conclusions:
- The described curriculum effectively enhances the preparation of nurse scientists.
- Doctoral programs can successfully integrate broader role preparation alongside research training.
- Student satisfaction suggests the curriculum meets a critical need in nursing doctoral education.
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