Unique experiences of direct entry BSN/BS-PhD nursing students: A Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the aging nursing education workforce and the persistent high demand for doctorally-prepared nursing faculty, there is a critical need to increase the number of nurses entering and completing PhD programs. To fill this need, accelerated PhD education pathways, such as the direct entry BSN/BS-PhD education pathway, have become popular.

Objective

The objective of this study was to explore the unique characteristics of the direct entry BSN/BS-PhD student experience. This study defines and details the experiences of current and past direct entry BSN/BS-PhD students.

Design

This was a qualitative, descriptive study.

Setting

Web-based journals and feedback.

Participants

Our sample includes four former and current direct entry BSN/BS-PhD studen

SUBMITTER: Xu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6497395 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature