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Bednash G, Breslin ET, Kirschling JM, et al. PhD or DNP: planning for doctoral nursing education. Nurs Sci Q. 2014;27(4):296-301doi: 10.1177/0894318414546415.
Bednash, G., Breslin, E. T., Kirschling, J. M., & Rosseter, R. J. (2014). PhD or DNP: planning for doctoral nursing education. Nursing science quarterly, 27(4), 296-301. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894318414546415
Bednash, Geraldine, et al. "PhD or DNP: planning for doctoral nursing education." Nursing science quarterly vol. 27,4 (2014): 296-301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/0894318414546415
Bednash G, Breslin ET, Kirschling JM, Rosseter RJ. PhD or DNP: planning for doctoral nursing education. Nurs Sci Q. 2014 Oct;27(4):296-301. doi: 10.1177/0894318414546415. PMID: 25248773.
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Nurs Sci Q. 2014 Oct;27(4):296-301. doi: 10.1177/0894318414546415.

PhD or DNP: planning for doctoral nursing education.

Nursing science quarterly

Geraldine Bednash, Eileen T Breslin, Jane M Kirschling, Robert J Rosseter

Affiliations

  1. Chief Executive Officer, American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
  2. Dean and Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Nursing.
  3. Dean and Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing.
  4. Chief Communications Officer, American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

PMID: 25248773 DOI: 10.1177/0894318414546415

Abstract

Leading authorities from inside and outside of nursing are calling for a rapid increase in the number of nurses holding doctoral degrees. More nurses with the terminal degree are needed to serve as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, assume faculty roles, embark on research careers, and pursue top leadership positions. Today's prospective nursing student can choose from doctoral programs focused on research or practice. The authors explore the differences in these degree options, expectations for students enrolled in these programs, key questions to ask when selecting a degree type, and the career choices available to doctorally-prepared nurses, including faculty positions.

© The Author(s) 2014.

Keywords: Doctor of Nursing Practice; PhD in nursing; doctoral nursing education; nursing careers; nursing faculty roles

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