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Invitational summit: Re-envisioning research focused PHD programs of the future
Julie A Fairman1, Nicholas A Giordano2, Kathleen McCauley3
1Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, RWJF Future of Nursing Scholars Program, Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing, United States of America.
Summary
Re-envisioning nursing PhD programs is crucial for advancing nursing science. A summit identified key changes needed, including bridging the research-practice gap and improving graduate evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Doctoral Education
Background:
- A decade after a seminal report, a re-envisioning of research-focused PhD programs in nursing is urgently needed.
- Advancing nursing science requires adapting PhD programs for current and future challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the need for re-envisioning research-focused PhD programs in nursing.
- To identify challenges, innovations, and necessary changes for future nurse scientist training.
Main Methods:
- A summit, "Re-envisioning Research Focused PhD Programs of the Future," was held in October 2019.
- Stakeholders from 41 institutions participated, with discussions shaped by pre-summit poll results.
- Methods included panels, roundtables, and identification of challenges and innovations.
Main Results:
- Key areas for change include bridging the research-practice divide.
- Recommendations involve redesigning funding and support for accelerated PhD students.
- Reconceptualizing outcome measures and graduate evaluations is essential.
Conclusions:
- The summit provided a roadmap for the future of research-intensive nursing PhD programs.
- Implementing suggested changes will enhance nurse scientist training and career success.
- Further synthesis of discussions will inform subsequent publications and strategic planning.
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