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On Doctoral Education in Nursing: The Voice of the Student
Dona Rinaldi Carpenter, EdD, RN, CS, University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Sharon Hudacek, EdD, RN, CS
ISBN-13: 9780887376702
ISBN-10: 0887376703
$44.95 (Sugg. US List)
Paperback
237 Pages
© 1996
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Foreword
Chapter One. On The History of Doctoral Education
* Introduction
* The Early Beginning of Doctoral Education
* The Beginning of Doctoral Preparation for Nurses
* Current Status of Doctoral Education in Nursing
* A Chronological Look at the Annual Forums on Doctoral Education in Nursing
* Conference Highlights
* Summary
Chapter Two. On Program Choice
* Introduction
* Doctorates in Nursing: An Overview of the Literature
* Doctor of Education in Nursing (EdD)
* Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS)
* Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
* Nurse Doctorate (ND)
* Student Perceptions Regarding Program Type
* Nurse Doctorate Connections
* Research Preparation
* Role Preparation
* Personal and Professional Growth
* Support
* Summary
Chapter Three. On Curriculum
* Introduction
* Research Focus: The Quantitative/Qualitative Debate
* Preparation for What? Practice, Education, Administration, Research
* Interdisciplinary Course Work
* Developing Writing Skills
* Critical Thinking Skills
* Summary
Chapter Four. On Mentoring
* Introduction
* What is Mentoring?
* Qualities of Good Mentors
* Qualities of Good Mentees
* What are Bad Mentors? Too Little or Too Much
* Benefits in the Mentoring Relationship
* Barriers in the Mentoring Relationship
* Doctoral Education and Mentoring: An Essential Relationship
* Weaning
* Summary
Chapter Five. On Networking
* Introduction
* The Concept of Networking
* Parallel Play
* The Comfort Zone
* Personal
* Professional
* Expressions of Negativity
* Nurses Need Nurses
* Take Care of Our Young
* Summary
Chapter Six. On Research
* Introduction
* The Dissertation Process
* Comprehensive Examinations
* Candidacy
* Dissertation Committee
* Dissertation
* Selecting an Area of Study
* Research Assistants
* Post-Doctoral Work
* Doctoral Dissertations: Topics
* Summary
Chapter Seven. On Commitments
* Introduction
* Commitment: True Meaning
* Expressions of Commitment
* Altruism
* Devotion
* Dedication
* Caring
* Trust
* Loyalty
* Summary
Chapter Eight. On Jumping Hurdles
* Introduction
* Juggle Juggle, In Too Deep?
* Maximizing Performance
* Fit: What Program Best Suits Your Needs?
* Academic Rigor
* Measurement and Evaluation
* Grade Point Average
* Quality Indicators
* Teaching Excellence
* Faculty Research
* Dissertation Support
* Access
* Personal Crises and Doctoral Education
* Summary
Chapter Nine. On Growing
* Introduction
* Personal Growth
* Professional Growth
* Summary
Appendix A. A Chronological Look At Selected Doctoral Dissertations, 1990 - 1994
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