PhD program faculty: Preparing the next generation of nurse researchers
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Journal
Journal of professional nursing : official journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Volume
49
DOI
10.1016/j.profnurs.2023.09.004
Abstract
This article explores approaches to strengthening research education in nursing doctoral (PhD) programs with a focus on the roles of interdisciplinary faculty and the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), 2022-2026 Strategic Plan. Our view is that these components are interrelated and essential in educating the next generation of nurse researchers. To explore these topics, we undertook two analyses: (1) an examination of the preparation of PhD directors across the 119 AACN member schools; and (2) an evaluation of NIH funding levels to schools of nursing and the principal investigators' backgrounds among NINR grantees. We found significant homogeneity in the backgrounds of PhD directors in schools of nursing and considerable NINR funding to non-nurse researchers on topics within the nursing discipline. To strengthen the research infrastructure of PhD programs and achieve the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN) vision for doctoral education, we suggest incorporating interdisciplinary faculty and greater utilization of the NINR Strategic Plan.
APA Citation
Kurtzman, Ellen T. and Wyche, Karen Fraser, "PhD program faculty: Preparing the next generation of nurse researchers" (2023). GW Authored Works. Paper 3853.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/3853
Department
Nursing Faculty Publications