BSN-to-PhD, Knowing What I Know Now: A Personal Story of Triumph and Pitfalls
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Mercy Mumba, PhD, RN, CMSRN, Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
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Abstract
Nurses know that they want to enhance their education by obtaining doctoral degrees, however, finding appropriate programs that meet individual goals is usually a challenge. Additionally, students are not mentally prepared to face challenges in doctoral programs. This session addresses the do's and don'ts of going through doctoral programs successfully.
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29th International Nursing Research Congress: Innovative Global Nursing Practice and Education Through Research and Evidence-based Practice, July 19-23, 2018. Melbourne, Australia.
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2018-12-04T15:30:18Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | BSN to PHD; Successful Completion; Doctoral Programs |
Conference Information
| Name | 29th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Date | 2018 |
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