| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 243 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Book Cover; Half-Title; Dedication; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1 The substance of doctoral education; Fundamental issues; Nursing; Nature of a doctorate; Context; Trends that will affect doctoral education; Questions begged; Complexity; Modernity; The modern condition; The postmodern turn; Changes in healthcare systems; Globalization; The professional response; Implications for doctoral preparation in nursing; The content of doctoral education; Unsteady foundations and uncertain futures; Changing the gold standard; Innovative departures |
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ConclusionsReferences; Chapter 2 Future directions in knowledge development and doctoral education in nursing; Knowledge development and doctoral education: nursing scholarship in Europe and Finland; Nursing research in Europe; Doctoral nursing education in Europe; Influence of demographic, social and political factors, and health priorities on nursing research and doctoral education; Ageing population; Health priorities; Social and economic factors; Healthcare organization; Future challenges for doctoral education in Europe |
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Knowledge development and doctoral education: nursing scholarship in North AmericaContextual factors influencing knowledge development/doctoral programmes; Social factors influencing knowledge development and doctoral programmes; Economic factors influencing knowledge development and doctoral programmes; Political factors influencing knowledge development and doctoral programmes; Demographic factors influencing knowledge development and doctoral programmes; Health trends influencing knowledge development and doctoral programmes |
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Priorities for knowledge development: future directions for doctoral programmes Professional factors influencing knowledge development; Similarities and differences in knowledge development and doctoral education in the two Western regions of the globe; References; Chapter 3 Doctoral education for transformational leadership in a global context; Imperative for change amid global challenges; Evolution in healthcare; Moving towards transformational change; Traditional leadership models; Principles of transformation; An emerging leadership paradigm in doctoral education; Organizational culture |
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Changes in healthcare leadershipDoctoral education developing leadership as a journey of the self; Emotional intelligence and transformational leadership; Balance In organizations; Dualities in leadership development; Reflective learning: an ingredient in doctoral curricula; Discovering meaning; Creating context; Reflection on action; Willing engagement; Finding the internal compass; Summary and conclusions; References; Chapter 4 Re-envisioning the PhD Project: Implications for the preparation of future faculty in nursing; History and purpose of the Project |
| Summary |
An international team of contributors examine best practice in doctoral education, covering key topics including: <UL><LI>what doctoral study in nursing involves</LI><LI>the roles of the student, the supervisor, the awarding institution</LI><LI>the doctoral process</LI><LI>quality monitoring</LI><LI>funding for doctoral education and research</LI><LI>models of international exchange</LI><LI>postdoctoral study.</LI></UL> This book is an indispensable source of reference for doctoral students and their mentors, wherever they are pursuing their research |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Nursing -- Study and teaching (Graduate)
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Doctor of philosophy degree.
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Education, Nursing, Graduate
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doctoral degrees.
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MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Research & Theory.
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Doctor of philosophy degree
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Nursing -- Study and teaching (Graduate)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ketefian, Shaké.
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McKenna, Hugh P., 1954-
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| ISBN |
0203618874 |
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9780203618875 |
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9781134365517 |
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1134365519 |
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9781134365463 |
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1134365462 |
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9781134365500 |
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1134365500 |
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9780415318990 |
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0415318998 |
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9780415319003 |
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0415319005 |
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