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Overcoming Barriers to PhD Education in Nursing
The Journal of Nursing Education
|July 7, 2021
Summary
High attrition in nursing doctoral programs is a challenge. Strategies like flexible scheduling and early research guidance can improve student success and retention in PhD nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education
Background:
- Doctoral programs, particularly in nursing, face significant student attrition.
- Developing new PhD programs requires addressing identified barriers to enrollment and completion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify barriers to doctoral program enrollment for Master of Science in Nursing students and graduates.
- To develop and implement strategies to enhance student success in a new PhD nursing program.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed Master of Science in Nursing students and graduates about doctoral program enrollment barriers.
- Faculty and administrators developed targeted success strategies based on survey findings.
Main Results:
- Key barriers include financial issues, work-family conflicts, inflexible programs, and lack of mentorship.
- Student fear of research and the dissertation process is a significant deterrent.
- Implemented strategies include accelerated learning, flexible scheduling, and early dissertation support.
Conclusions:
- Strengthening doctoral education requires focusing on commitment, connectedness, and continuous improvement.
- Addressing identified barriers is crucial for improving retention and completion rates in nursing PhD programs.
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