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Wood RE, Matthews EE, Bourgault A, Rice M, Hershberger PE, Voss JG, Loerzel V, Henderson WA, Talsma A, Kinser PA. Strategies to Strengthen Nursing PhD Enrollment: An Ecological Systems Perspective. J Nurs Educ 2023; 62:669-678. [PMID: 38049303 DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20231006-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nurses with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree are essential to developing nursing knowledge, promoting health outcomes, and educating the next generation of nurses. Declining enrollment in nursing PhD programs calls for purposeful action. Guided by Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Framework, this article outlines barriers and facilitators, and offers strategies to increase PhD enrollment. METHOD Extant literature and the authors' cumulative experiences in PhD education and research were reviewed to identify strategies to increase PhD enrollment. RESULTS Multilevel influences impede or facilitate enrollment in PhD programs. Strategies addressing individual and interpersonal influences included intentional personalized recruiting and early outreach to students at various levels of education. Institutional and organizational strategies included research partnerships and programs, and financial and infrastructure support. Sociocultural strategies included image branding and a positive social media presence supporting nurse scientists. CONCLUSION Strategies to enhance PhD enrollment across all levels can spark interest in nursing science and PhD enrollment. [J Nurs Educ. 2023;62(12):669-678.].
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Betzer C, Larsen NS, Larsen K. Diversity, contradictions, and distinction - A scoping review of honours programmes in nursing. J Prof Nurs 2023; 49:116-125. [PMID: 38042545 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2023.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a long-standing tradition of honours education in the field of nursing, dating back to the early 1960s in the United States. However, its adoption in European and particularly Scandinavian egalitarian educational contexts is relatively recent. PURPOSE This scoping review aims to provide an analysis of the global utilisation and distribution of honours education within the field of nursing. METHOD In this scoping review, we conducted an extensive examination of the existing literature to assess the worldwide implementation of honours education in nursing. We employed a systematic approach to identify key trends, patterns, and commonalities in the use of the honours concept across different regions. RESULTS Our review reveals three predominant approaches to honours education, primarily concentrated in the Anglo-Saxon world: distinction programmes, add-on-year programmes, and embedded programmes. Regardless of the approach, our findings highlight a consistent lack of robust theoretical foundations, limited documentation supporting the educational impact, and a noticeable absence of standardisation. Instead, honours education appears to serve a symbolic and distinct purpose rather than a purely pedagogical one. CONCLUSION As the prevalence of honours education continues to rise within continental education systems, it becomes imperative to prioritize further research to ensure the optimal allocation of resources. Addressing the lack of evidence, especially in terms of educational value and theoretical foundations, is crucial for refining and maximizing the potential benefits of honours education in nursing. A more strategic and cohesive approach to developing honours programmes is essential to enhance their effectiveness and alignment with global educational goals.
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- Cecilie Betzer
- The University Hospitals Centre for Health Research, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Ryesgade 27, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark; Department of Nursing, University College Copenhagen, Tagensvej 86, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark; Department of Medicine, Culture and Society, University of Copenhagen, Nørregade 10, Copenhagen, K, Denmark.
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- Department of Nursing, University College Copenhagen, Tagensvej 86, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
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- The University Hospitals Centre for Health Research, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Ryesgade 27, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark; Department of Medicine, Culture and Society, University of Copenhagen, Nørregade 10, Copenhagen, K, Denmark
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Engaging nursing honors students in research: A model program. J Prof Nurs 2022; 43:129-133. [PMID: 36496235 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Bryant AL, Foster B, Giscombe C, Santos H, Jenerette C, Brooks J, Rodgers S. Supporting racial, ethnic minority, and disadvantaged undergraduate nursing students with honors projects. J Prof Nurs 2022; 40:130-134. [PMID: 35568453 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Underrepresented racial and ethnic minority (UREM) and disadvantaged background (DB) students often feel a lack of belonging and community in higher education. Participation in Honors Programs has been shown to build a sense of belonging and community associated with short and long-term benefits for both students and their academic institutions. PURPOSE To describe the program we implemented (the MM program) to increase UREM and DB student representation in a SON Honors Program. METHOD A prospective, descriptive study of SON UREM and DB honors students with a May graduation date of 2017-2020. RESULTS A total of 129 students completed honors with 23 MM UREM and DB students completing honors. Seven received highest honors award distinction that exemplifies exceptional work at a level beyond usually high expectations. CONCLUSIONS A supportive environment for UREM and DB students with resources are essential for students to consider and also complete an honors project.
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- Ashley Leak Bryant
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America.
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America.
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America.
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America.
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- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity, University of South Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Columbia, SC, United States of America.
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America.
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- Office of Inclusive Excellence, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America.
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Redley B, Forbes H, Bloomer M, Tomlinson E, Manias E, Botti M. Towards nursing leadership for professional and career outcomes of Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) students: A case study. Collegian 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2021.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Dobrowolska B, Chruściel P, Pilewska-Kozak A, Mianowana V, Monist M, Palese A. Doctoral programmes in the nursing discipline: a scoping review. BMC Nurs 2021; 20:228. [PMID: 34781935 PMCID: PMC8591938 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-021-00753-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to map and summarise the state of the research regarding doctoral programs in nursing, as well as the issues debated in the context of nursing doctoral education. A Scoping Review in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis extension scoping reviews statement (PRISMA-ScR) was conducted. Three electronic bibliographic data bases were searched: Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature Complete, Medline (on EBSCO Host) and SCOPUS to identify empirical studies published between January 2009 and December 2019. The review process was based on framework identified by Arksey and O’Malley and further revised by Levac and colleagues. Analysis was performed with the use of the Donabedian framework regarding the structure of the doctorate programmes, the process, and the outcomes. Results The review included 41 articles, mostly originating in the United States (n=26) and Europe (n=8), mainly by collecting the perceptions of students and faculty members with descriptive studies. The following issues were investigated at the (a) structure level: Prerequisite for doctoral candidates, Qualifications of faculty members, Mission of doctoral programs; (b) process level: Doctoral programs contents, Doctoral programs resources and quality, Mentoring and supervision, Doing doctorate abroad; and (c) outcome level: Academic performance outcomes in doctoral programs, Doctoral graduates’ competences, Doctoral students/graduates’ satisfaction, Doctoral graduates’ challenges. Conclusions Doctoral programs have mainly been investigated to date with descriptive studies, suggesting more robust research investigating the effectiveness of strategies to prepare future scientists in the nursing discipline. Doctorates are different across countries, and there is no visible cooperation of scholars internationally; their structure and processes have been reported to be stable over the years, thus not following the research development in nursing, discipline and practice expectations. Moreover, no clear framework of outcomes in the short- and long-term have been established to date to measure the quality and effectiveness of doctorate education. National and global strategies might establish common structure, process and outcome frameworks, as well as promote robust studies that are capable of assessing the effectiveness of this field of education.
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- Beata Dobrowolska
- Department of Holistic Care and Management in Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica Str. 4-6, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Nursing Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica Str. 4-6, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Endocrinology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica Str. 4-6, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Nursing Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica Str. 4-6, Lublin, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Gynaecology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego Str. 8, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Udine, Viale Ungheria, 20, 33100, Udine, Italy
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Ayoola A, Kamp K, Adams YJ, Granner JR, DeGroot L, Lee H, Zandee G, Doornbos MM. Strategies to promote and sustain baccalaureate students' interest in pursuing a PhD degree in nursing. J Prof Nurs 2021; 37:935-941. [PMID: 34742525 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PhD-prepared nurses are integral to the delivery of cost-effective, safe, and high-quality care to the increasingly diverse population in the U.S. Nurses with a PhD are needed to develop knowledge that informs and directs nursing care, promote positive health outcomes, and train the next generation of nurses and nurse scientists. Unfortunately, less than 1% of nurses have their PhD in nursing and there is an ongoing shortage of nurses in the U.S. that has not been effectively addressed. The PhD in nursing pipeline needs to be bolstered to address the escalating nursing shortage. This is especially important considering the importance of having an adequate number of well-prepared nurses to address the increasing complexities of health conditions and patient populations in the U.S. This paper presents strategies to promote and sustain interest in PhD in nursing among baccalaureate nursing students and discusses the importance of meaningful engagement in research and engaged faculty mentorship. It is important to incorporate research into undergraduate experiences, promote engaged mentorship during undergraduate level and beyond, and provide a conducive environment for undergraduate students to address their fears, misconceptions, and myths about PhD in nursing.
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- Adejoke Ayoola
- Calvin University Department of Nursing, United States of America.
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- University of Washington, United States of America
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- University of Notre Dame, Keough School of Global Affairs, United States of America
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- University of Michigan, United States of America
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- Calvin University Department of Nursing, United States of America
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Granner JR, Ayoola AB. Barriers for BSN students to pursue a PhD in nursing and recommendations to address them: A scoping review. Nurs Outlook 2021; 69:1101-1115. [PMID: 34629189 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2021.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Using Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis to Pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice Education: A Descriptive Case Study. CLIN NURSE SPEC 2021; 34:295-297. [PMID: 33009118 DOI: 10.1097/nur.0000000000000553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Schepp C, Brown RJ, Bott-Knutson RC. Honors and Nursing: Reasons for Enrollment, Persistence, and Withdrawal. J Nurs Educ 2021; 60:333-336. [PMID: 34077321 DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20210520-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The intertwining of honors within collegiate nursing education can be rewarding and challenging for students. This study examined why students enroll in honors, why students persist in honors, why some students withdraw from honors, and what resources are beneficial to honors success. METHOD An online survey was sent to 130 nursing students enrolled in an honors program at one midwestern university. RESULTS Forty-six nursing students completed the survey. Students indicated they enrolled in honors programs to attend classes with fewer students, to achieve Honors College Distinction, and to gain skills in professionalism and leadership. Reasons for withdrawal from honors included lack of time, increased workload, and added stress. CONCLUSION Nursing students face many challenges in successful completion of an honors program. The results from this study led to the development of Honors and Nursing: A Supplemental Honors Nursing Guidebook for Honors Student Success, a resource for nursing honors students at the university. [J Nurs Educ. 2021;60(6):333-336.].
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Vance DE, Heaton K, Antia L, Frank J, Moneyham L, Harper D, Meneses K. Alignment of a PhD program in nursing with the AACN report on the research-focused doctorate in nursing: A descriptive analysis. J Prof Nurs 2020; 36:604-610. [DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2020.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Stanfill AG, Aycock D, Dionne‐Odom JN, Rosa WE. Strategies and Resources for Increasing the PhD Pipeline and Producing Independent Nurse Scientists. J Nurs Scholarsh 2019; 51:717-726. [DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Ansley Grimes Stanfill
- Associate Professor & Associate Dean of Research University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Nursing Memphis TN USA
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- Associate Professor & Director, PhD in Nursing Program Georgia State University, Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions Atlanta GA USA
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- Assistant Professor University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing Birmingham AL USA
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- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholar University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing Philadelphia PA USA
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