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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
What PhD competencies should guide the preparation of nurse scientists?
Arlene Smaldone1, Elaine L Larson2
1Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, NY, United States of America; College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, United States of America.
Abstract:
PhD Summit attendees, as part of moderated roundtable discussions, responded to two questions: What PhD competencies should guide the preparation of PhD prepared nurses to function in current and emerging roles? and How has innovation in programs and curricula changed the landscape to prepare and support PhD students for success? The purpose of this report is to summarize Summit discussion around these issues and assess the current relevance of 2010 AACN competencies and whether they are adequate to meet the needs of emerging nurse scientists.
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