Case Studies Doctoral Education in Nursing Opportunities and Dynamics The expectation for careers in academia and/or research is born out in one of the cases. The potential for conducting research and generating new knowledge, supervising the research work of others, and serving in leadership positions that contribute to senior management agendas is a realistic aspiration … Read more

Changing Perspectives on Doctoral Education The overall approach to doctoral education has come under increasing scrutiny in the past five years, particularly but not exclusively in the USA. Often, employers of doctoral graduates are critical of the lack of various skills in the graduates visà -vis needs of the contemporary workplace. Some of the criticism … Read more

Doctoral Education in Nursing Views and Career Pathways Recent decades have been characterized by continuous, transformational changes on a global level, a phenomenon particularly evident in healthcare. The changes in the delivery of healthcare services have affected both the practice and the education of all health professionals, especially for nurses. The changing needs of contemporary … Read more

Future Faculty In Nursing for Doctoral Programs This topic discusses the themes and outcomes of a national conversation in the USA focused on the state and future of doctoral education. It outlines the interrelationship of recent national calls for improvements in US doctoral education, describes the role of ‘Re -envisioning the PhD Project’1 in synthesizing … Read more

Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership Emerging doctoral curricula weave difficult concepts of a new leadership paradigm based on self-awareness. The concept of emotional intelligence has grown in popularity over the past two decades, generating interest both at a social and a professional level. Concurrent developments in nursing relate to the recognition of the impact of … Read more

Doctoral Education for Transformational Leadership in a Global Context The pace of change in the world is unprecedented, calling for nurse leaders who are responsive to new workplace environments, which require new strategies that question prevailing assumptions. Doctoral education in nursing must be reframed to prepare leaders with new skills to transform the organizational culture … Read more

Professional Factors Influencing Knowledge Development Several professional factors have strengthened the development of knowledge to guide nursing practice in the USA and Canada. These include building strong multidisciplinary networks for developing knowledge and developing a tradition for postdoctoral study with senior nurses and multidisciplinary researchers. One factor has limited knowledge development in the discipline; this … Read more

Use of High-Fidelity Simulation  in Nursing Education High-Fidelity Simulation Use in Nursing Education.Use of high-fidelity simulation has become essential method in teaching in nursing education, provision of realistic and immersive learning environment to students. Nursing students can apply theoretical knowledge in professional practice, develop clinical decision-making skills, and indulge in reflective learning instead of putting … Read more

Reflections on Teaching Philosophy and Nursing Education Practices To bridge the gap between nursing theory and practice, nursing behaviors must be explicitly taught, and reflective practices must be used to develop a better understanding of nursing. Here are some ways to do this: Teach Nursing Behavior Nursing educators can introduce nursing and nursing philosophies as … Read more

Liberal Education for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice Liberal Education for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice: Bridging Theory and Practice (Implementation In Nursing Education). Liberal education is a key component of nursing education, as it exposes students to a broad range of disciplines and ways of knowing. This helps students develop the capacity to engage in civic … Read more