PhD Preparation of Nurse Faculty and Nurse Scientists

Sustaining excellence and relevance in PhD nursing education

“…Given the level of preparation required to compete successfully for increasingly competitive research grants (Daniels, 2015), the AACN and others (Beckett, 2014) have recommended postdoctoral preparation for graduates of PhD programs who are committed to building programs of research. Postdoctoral study provides a valuable transition to a productive research career while strengthening the nurse scientist's ability to mentor and teach the next generation of PhD students.…”

Doctoral Education and Preparation for Nursing Faculty Roles

“…While the numbers of graduates intending to pursue faculty positions are encouraging, extant literature suggests they may not be prepared for the role. [8][9][10] Beckett 11 articulated the challenge faced by academic institutions as they strive to concurrently prepare PhD students with the requisite skill set for a competitive career both as a nurse scientist and faculty member. The current demand to streamline PhD coursework and rapidly matriculate students makes the challenge more difficult.…”

Emerging areas of science: Recommendations for Nursing Science Education from the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Idea Festival

“…How does (or should) the preparation of faculty scholars who serve primarily as teachers of the next generation of practicing nurses differ from the preparation of competitive nursing scientists ( Beckett, 2014)?  What are the implications for hiring and promoting nurse faculty in academic settings with robust tenure requirements for research productivity?…”