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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
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The Jonas Scholars Program-Evaluation of a decade-long program to advance doctoral-prepared nurses
Eileen J Carter1, Wanda Montalvo2, Althea Hicks2
1Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, NY; New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.
Nursing Outlook
|March 3, 2020
Summary
The Jonas Scholars Program successfully supports doctoral nursing students, preparing them for faculty, research, and clinical roles. This program significantly expands the pipeline of qualified nursing professionals nationwide.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Development
- Doctoral Nursing Programs
Background:
- The Jonas Scholars Program aims to increase the number of doctoral-prepared nursing faculty.
- It provides financial support and leadership training to students.
- Focuses on research-focused and practice-focused career paths.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the Jonas Scholars Program's impact and reach.
- Analyze characteristics of program scholars.
- Report on the employment of graduated scholars.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of administrative data.
- Data spans from 2008 to 2016.
- Includes information on scholar demographics and outcomes.
Main Results:
- The program supported 1,032 doctoral students at 174 universities (2008-2016).
- Scholars' mean age is 38; most pursue PhDs.
- Graduates are employed as nursing faculty (30.7%), in direct patient care (28.4%), or research (19.8%).
Conclusions:
- The Jonas Scholars Program effectively builds a pipeline of doctoral-prepared nurses.
- Graduates contribute significantly to nursing education, practice, and research.
- The program demonstrates substantial growth and national reach.
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