Careers of PhD-prepared nurses: A global survey.

IF 3.7 2区医学 Q1 NURSING

Nursing Outlook Pub Date : 2025-08-07 DOI:10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102521

Lisa van Dongen, Thóra B Hafsteinsdóttir, Helena Leino-Kilpi, Riitta Suhonen

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Abstract

Background: PhD-prepared nurses uniquely contribute to nursing by conducting research required to address challenges in healthcare and nursing. However, there is limited understanding on the careers of PhD-prepared nurses.

Purpose: To describe careers, factors related to careers, and recommendations for the careers of PhD-prepared nurses.

Methods: A global cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sample of individuals with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in nursing science. A self-developed survey instrument was used.

Findings: Of the 1,308 PhD-prepared nurses, most worked in research and teaching positions. Most reported positions for PhD-prepared nurses being available within their organizations. Mentoring and development of career pathways, including clinical-academic positions, were recommended.

Discussion: PhD-prepared nurses pursue a variety of careers after the doctorate. Development of career pathways with positions with time for research, opportunities for professional development, and mentoring can support careers. Future research is suggested to support knowledge development in the field.

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博士护士的职业生涯：一项全球调查。

背景：博士准备护士通过开展研究来解决医疗保健和护理方面的挑战，为护理做出了独特的贡献。然而，人们对博士护士的职业生涯了解有限。目的：描述博士预备护士的职业、职业相关因素及职业建议。方法：采用具有护理学哲学博士学位的个人作为方便样本，进行了一项全球横断面研究。采用自行研制的测量仪器。调查结果：在1308名博士护士中，大多数从事科研和教学工作。大多数报告说，在他们的组织内，有博士学位的护士的职位。建议指导和发展职业道路，包括临床-学术职位。讨论：攻读博士学位的护士在获得博士学位后从事各种职业。职业道路的发展，有时间进行研究的职位，专业发展的机会，以及指导可以支持职业发展。建议未来的研究以支持该领域的知识发展。

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Nursing Outlook 医学-护理

CiteScore

6.20

自引率

7.00%

发文量

109

审稿时长

25 days

期刊介绍： Nursing Outlook, a bimonthly journal, provides innovative ideas for nursing leaders through peer-reviewed articles and timely reports. Each issue examines current issues and trends in nursing practice, education, and research, offering progressive solutions to the challenges facing the profession. Nursing Outlook is the official journal of the American Academy of Nursing and the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science and supports their mission to serve the public and the nursing profession by advancing health policy and practice through the generation, synthesis, and dissemination of nursing knowledge. The journal is included in MEDLINE, CINAHL and the Journal Citation Reports published by Clarivate Analytics.