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Doctorates and nurses.

Roger Watson1, David R Thompson, Eliane Amella

  • 1School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.

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Doctorates in nursing have varied international pathways, causing confusion. This paper reviews global routes and highlights commonalities and evolving standards for nursing doctorates.

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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Published on: June 21, 2010

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Higher Education
  • International Education Systems

Background:

  • Doctoral education in nursing exhibits diverse international structures.
  • Variations in study modes, submission processes, and examinations create confusion regarding nursing doctorates.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for global nursing academic standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical evolution of the doctorate in nursing.
  • To describe the different pathways to obtaining a nursing doctorate in Europe, Australia, and the United States.
  • To identify commonalities and divergences in international nursing doctoral programs.

Main Methods:

  • Discursive review of historical developments.
  • Comparative analysis of doctoral routes across Europe, Australia, and the United States.
  • Examination of formal elements and fitness for purpose in nursing doctorates.

Main Results:

  • Multiple international routes exist for nursing doctorates, influenced by differing educational systems.
  • Common elements are emerging across various countries' doctoral programs.
  • The UK and US are actively examining and revising their nursing doctorate structures.

Conclusions:

  • The global landscape of nursing doctorates is complex but shows convergence in formal elements.
  • Ongoing evaluations in countries like the UK and US indicate a drive to enhance the relevance and purpose of nursing doctorates.
  • Standardization efforts are needed to clarify the status and value of nursing doctorates worldwide.