Unlock Your Nursing Career: Preparing for Doctoral Study in Nursing

Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Preparing for Doctoral Study in Nursing: Making the Most of the Year Before You Begin is the ultimate guide to help you make an informed decision about entering doctoral studies and choosing the nursing credential that aligns with your career goals.

Written by renowned educators and doctoral mentors, Laura A. Taylor PhD RN ANEF FAAN and Mary F. Terhaar PhD RN ANEF FAAN, along with a team of nursing leaders and scholars, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the world of doctoral education in nursing. With a focus on the rising demand for advanced practice nurses and the future of nursing, this book is an essential resource for nurses aspiring to leadership and careers of importance.

A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing for a Doctorate in Nursing

This one-of-a-kind text is grounded in over a decade of experience in preparing nurses for doctoral study. With 15 chapters, it provides practical information and guidance to help you navigate the challenges on your journey, including:

• Historical overview of doctoral education in nursing, creating a clear picture of present and future demand
• Clear explanation of the different degrees and the careers they support, helping you build confidence in your decision about which to pursue
• Sixteen personal narratives describing a broad range of career paths open to nurses who earn doctoral degrees and introducing the nurse leaders who have walked them

Unlock Valuable Resources

The book comes with additional resources, including:

• Online Evolve Resources featuring podcasts that bring the experiences of contributing authors to life
• Practical forms, worksheets, planners, and representations of models referenced in the text
• Illustrations that clarify complex content, making it more memorable and useful
• Links to additional online resources serving as a springboard for additional learning

A Book for Every Nurse

This book is written for every nurse who aspires to a career of importance and leadership. The diversity of the contributors, backgrounds, interests, and accomplishments gives you a sense that you belong and that your authentic self will add value to our discipline and to global health.

At once scholarly and warm, the style of this book makes it a must-read for nurses who want to make a difference in the world of healthcare.

Product Details

Published by Elsevier, this 432-page paperback book is available in English and features ISBN-10: 0323875890 and ISBN-13: 978-0323875899.