georgia88

Good Morning, I'm looking for Nursing PhD Programs where the focus is more on teaching and careers in education, versus intensive research. Does anyone recommend any specific schools, or how to search for them? Ideally, I would like to be in the Mid-Atlantic area. Thank you!!

Hello! I'm looking for advice from any Nursing PhD's out there. I have three specific questions in which I was hoping you could share your experiences. 1) How specific does your dissertation topic need to be when you are applying to the program? I have patient population and subject identified, just not a specific hypothesis at this time. Would your advisors be able to assist you when your start the program or should this be determined before you submit your application? 2) I have been advised by professors to return to school for the PhD program as soon as possible. There thinking is that you want to have as much time as possible to build your academic career as a nurse researcher. My only concern is that with returning to school quickly, you have less clinical experience for teaching and working in a university setting. What are your thoughts? Thank you so much for any thoughts/advice/pearls of wisdom you can share!