Global quality criteria, standards, and indicators for doctoral programs in nursing; literature review and guideline development

Kim, M. J.; McKenna, Hugh; Ketefian, Shaké

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2005.07.003

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“…Quality service provision is a key performance indicator for universities internationally (Manathunga 2005a(Manathunga , 2005b. Quality in this context is defined as the faculty credentials, research and publication records, grant success and supervision completions (Kim, McKenna, and Ketefian 2006). Quality management, however, is challenging when staff shortages, aging workforce and inexperienced faculty are considered (Ellis 2005;Minnick et al 2010).…”

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Postgraduate research supervision: a critical review of current practice

McCallin

Nayar

2012

Teaching in Higher Education

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Changes in the funding and delivery of research programmes at the university level have, in recent years, resulted in significant changes to research supervision. This paper critically reviews key influences effecting postgraduate supervision. Analysis draws on literature spanning 2000Á2010 to determine the appropriateness of traditional models of postgraduate research curricula and supervision for the New Zealand context. Influences discussed include the research context, faculty issues, supervision pedagogy and models of supervision. Each area is analysed for strengths and challenges and contribution to the knowledge economy. From this review, the authors propose strategies for the development of postgraduate research supervision: faculty development, including supervisor education, and formalised research training for students.

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Section: Faculty Issuesmentioning

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Postgraduate research supervision: a critical review of current practice

McCallin

Nayar

2012

Teaching in Higher Education

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“…Gobierno de España 2007) which is intended to provide practical training in the scientific method and to develop a scientific attitude in students. Since masters theses are based on a modest research project conducted by the student with the support of a tutor, they are regarded by universities as a potential indicator of the overall quality of the program (Kim et al 2006;Dundar and Lewis 1998).…”

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Factors influencing publication of scientific articles derived from masters theses in public health

Hollmann

Borrell

Garín

et al. 2015

Int J Public Health

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“…Smith and Delmore (2007) identified three key components to successfully completing a nursing doctoral program: a curriculum best suited for potential students, a strategic plan specifying resources, and developing a strong support system and a systematic approach for completing the degree requirements. A program's longterm success and ability accomplishing its mission requires commitment to continuous evaluation and involvement of key decision makers (Ketefian & McKenna, 2005;Kim et al, 2006;Minnick, Normam, Donaghey, Fisher, & McKrigan, 2010).…”

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“…Doctoral programs prepare intellectual research scholars, leaders and academics (Kim et al, 2006;Lewallen & Kohlenberg, 2011). The participants agreed the curriculum did this.…”

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“…Graduates' feedback and perceptions of their experiences contributes to program evaluation and directs strategies to promote its improvement (Evans & Stevenson, 2010). Assessing program impact on graduates provides administrators and decision makers information about ongoing and future needs for improvement (Kim, McKenna & Ketefian, 2006). Program evaluation is also essential in determining whether student expectations are met.…”

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Evaluating a New Doctoral Nursing Program: A Jordanian Case Study

Nabolsi

Abu-Moghli

Khalaf

2014

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Establishing and maintaining a quality nursing doctoral program in a country with limited resources is a challenge to program managers. Continuous evaluation is essential to pinpoint areas of improvement. This study aims to evaluate a nursing PhD program from the perspective of its first graduate cohort to provide feedback for improvement. Qualitative design using focus group method was used to collect data from a purposive sample of graduates (N=14). Content analysis revealed seven themes: Opportunity to earn a PhD-A dream comes true; A need for peer collaboration and support; Innovative strategies to overcome faculty shortage; A need for improved mentorship; Successfully merging national and international experience; Enhanced professionalism and scholarship; Coping with limited resources. The study findings suggest reviewing program admission criteria and curriculm content to meet student and marketplace needs. Maintaining national and international partnership, innovative teaching-learning strategies, and developing further strategies to meet resources challenges were recommended.

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Global quality criteria, standards, and indicators for doctoral programs in nursing; literature review and guideline development

Cited by 53 publications

References 7 publications

Postgraduate research supervision: a critical review of current practice

Postgraduate research supervision: a critical review of current practice

Factors influencing publication of scientific articles derived from masters theses in public health

Evaluating a New Doctoral Nursing Program: A Jordanian Case Study

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