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Evaluation of a PhD program: paving the way
C P Germain1, J A Deatrick, G A Hagopian
1University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia.
Nursing Outlook
|May 1, 1994
Summary
Ensuring quality in doctoral nursing programs is crucial for the profession. Internally driven evaluation processes are vital for attracting top students and maintaining high educational standards.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education Quality Assurance
Background:
- Doctoral nursing programs require systematic quality monitoring.
- External accreditation is not always mandated, necessitating internal quality assurance.
- Sophisticated applicants assess quality indicators when choosing programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a process for evaluating the quality and outcomes of a doctoral nursing program.
- To offer insights for institutions developing their own evaluation processes.
Main Methods:
- The article details a specific process for quality and outcomes evaluation.
- Experiences from one doctoral program are shared.
Main Results:
- A systematic evaluation process was developed and applied.
- The process aims to identify and enhance program quality.
Conclusions:
- Internally driven quality assurance is essential for doctoral nursing education.
- Effective evaluation processes attract high-caliber students, benefiting the future of nursing.