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PhD or DNP: planning for doctoral nursing education
Geraldine Bednash1, Eileen T Breslin2, Jane M Kirschling3
1Chief Executive Officer, American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|September 25, 2014
Summary
The nursing field needs more doctorally-prepared nurses for advanced practice, research, and leadership roles. This guide clarifies doctoral degree options and career paths for aspiring nursing leaders.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Leadership
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- Growing demand for doctorally-prepared nurses in academia, research, and leadership.
- Need for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with terminal degrees.
- Increasing calls for nurses to attain doctoral qualifications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To differentiate between research-focused and practice-focused nursing doctoral programs.
- To guide prospective students in selecting an appropriate doctoral degree.
- To outline career trajectories for nurses with doctoral degrees.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of doctoral nursing program structures.
- Exploration of student expectations and faculty roles.
- Review of career opportunities for doctorally-prepared nurses.
Main Results:
- Distinct differences exist between research and practice doctorates in nursing.
- Doctoral preparation opens diverse career paths, including faculty positions.
- Informed selection of a doctoral program is crucial for career alignment.
Conclusions:
- Doctoral degrees are essential for advancing nursing practice, education, and research.
- Prospective students should carefully consider program focus and career goals.
- Increased enrollment in doctoral nursing programs is critical for the profession's future.
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