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The role of the Professional Doctorate in developing professional practice
John Fulton1, Judith Kuit, Gail Sanders
1Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wharncliffe Street, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK. John.fulton@sunderland.ac.uk
Aims:
The present study aims to reflect on, and analyse, one particular approach to the award of a Professional Doctorate.
Background:
The concept of the 'Professional' Doctorate offers opportunities for the development of work-based skills which transcend professional boundaries. There is now an established basis for Professional Doctorates with many Universities offering a qualification of this nature.
Evaluations:
It commences with a consideration of what the Professional Doctorate is, the philosophy of the Professional Doctorate and how it can impact on professional practice.
Key Issues:
The key issues are underpinnings of the Professional Doctorate which is concerned with Mode 2 knowledge and the ways in which the Professional Doctorate can enhance and develop practice.
Conclusions:
Conclusions are then drawn which the authors believe will be of use to those managing, developing and studying on, Professional Doctorate programmes.
Implications For Nursing Management:
The present study then explores the issues which the authors have experienced over the past 5 years in running the scheme and highlights the potential benefits of the professional doctorate for organizations.
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