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  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Research
  • Evidence-Based Practice

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  • The critical role of evidence-based practice (EBP) in modern healthcare.
  • The increasing need for advanced nursing scholarship and leadership.
  • Understanding the motivations driving nurses toward doctoral studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the primary motivations for nurses undertaking doctoral education.
  • To explore the perceived importance of evidence-based practice as a driver for advanced nursing degrees.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research approach.
  • Discussions and interviews with nurse researchers.
  • Thematic analysis of shared motivations.

Main Results:

  • A core motivation identified is the profound belief in the significance of evidence-based practice.
  • Nurses perceive a professional imperative to dedicate time and resources to EBP.
  • Doctoral pursuit is linked to a commitment to advancing EBP within the nursing profession.

Conclusions:

  • The pursuit of a nursing doctorate is strongly motivated by a commitment to evidence-based practice.
  • Doctoral-prepared nurses are likely to be key advocates for integrating EBP into clinical settings.
  • Further research can explore the impact of doctoral education on EBP implementation.