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Support Issues and Nursing Doctoral Students' Intent to Leave.

Lisa Bridwell Robinson1, Delene Volkert

  • 1About the Authors Lisa Bridwell Robinson, DNP, RN, CNE, NP-C, is an associate professor, University of West Georgia Tanner Health System School of Nursing, Carrollton, Georgia. Delene Volkert, PhD, RN, CNE, is an assistant professor and EdD director, University of West Georgia Tanner Health System School of Nursing. For more information, contact Dr. Robinson at lisarobinsonnp@gmail.com.

Nursing Education Perspectives
|August 11, 2018
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Doctoral students in nursing programs face challenges unique to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, including unclear degree expectations and academic concerns. Recommendations focus on faculty support and standardized guidelines for DNP projects.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Doctoral Studies

Background:

  • Doctoral programs in nursing are crucial for advancing the profession.
  • Understanding student experiences is key to improving program quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and describe factors impacting nursing doctoral students.
  • To identify unique challenges faced by Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students.

Main Methods:

  • National descriptive survey of nursing doctoral students in the United States.
  • Analysis of open-ended survey responses using Colaizzi's procedural methods.

Main Results:

  • Identified issues unique to DNP students regarding degree clarity.
  • Uncovered student concerns within academic settings.

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  • Highlighted the need for specific faculty support and clear project guidelines.

    • Conclusions:

    • DNP students experience distinct challenges related to program structure and academic support.
    • Recommendations include DNP faculty involvement in project committees.
    • Standardized guidelines are needed to ensure rigor and consistency in DNP projects.