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  1. Has anyone dropped out of a PhD program (or contemplated it)?

    saheckler replied to saheckler's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    It's the National Clinician Scholars Program. It's an interdisciplinary program with physicians and doctorally-prepared nurses that focuses on getting people with clinical expertise into the research...

  2. Has anyone dropped out of a PhD program (or contemplated it)?

    saheckler posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Just curious because I'm having some thoughts about quitting and not sure whether or not I should push through. What did you do instead when you dropped out? Or alternately, what made you stay? Do you...

  3. Washington University in St. Louis (Washu) Goldfarb School of Nursing PhD

    saheckler replied to The Good Nurse's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Not sure if I'm replying too late, but I would recommend reaching out directly to current PhD students. Hopefully they have their PhD students listed somewhere on their page? If not, you can reach out...

  4. Has anyone dropped out of a PhD program (or contemplated it)?

    saheckler replied to saheckler's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi everyone, I see this is still getting some responses, and I noticed I posted this almost exactly a year ago. It's amazing what can change in a year. I'm expecting to finish my analyses next...

  5. Has anyone dropped out of a PhD program (or contemplated it)?

    saheckler replied to saheckler's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thank you for sharing your perspective! I appreciate it. I agree, it is primarily about persistence. It's hard to see any humor in the situation right now and I don't value sticking with something...

  6. Alternative Options for Doctorate

    saheckler replied to The Good Nurse's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Congratulations on graduating and passing the AANP! I would highly recommend choosing the type of doctoral degree you want based on your career goals. You didn’t say why you want a doctoral...

  7. Has anyone dropped out of a PhD program (or contemplated it)?

    saheckler replied to saheckler's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thank you so much @HamRN_13. I really appreciate your perspective and the validation. It's great to know that after you dropped out, you found a different program that fit better, probably in terms of...

  8. BSN-PhD interview advice

    saheckler replied to NewUtahn's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi @NewUtahn, I'm in a PhD program right now and am happy to talk with you if you'd like! Just send me a message. I think the answers to some of these questions depend on the type of program...

  9. Has anyone dropped out of a PhD program (or contemplated it)?

    saheckler replied to saheckler's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thank you so much @m4howie. I really appreciate your perspective and your thoughtful response -- this is really helpful and gives me a lot to think about. I'll have to do some more introspection and...

  10. DNP vs PhD

    saheckler replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

  11. DNP vs PhD

    saheckler replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi Mikolagarde, I think your first step is to figure out whether you want a PhD or a DNP -- they are very different degrees and fit different career goals. A PhD's main (or even sole) focus is...

  12. DNP vs PhD

    saheckler replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi Dinma, I double checked the UC Irvine website PhD application requirements and here's what I found: An undergraduate or graduate statistics course that will cover or did cover...

  13. Potential PhD applicant advice

    saheckler replied to NewUtahn's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi there, I think this doctoral thread might be really helpful to you (I wrote a very long winded response about my experiences in my PhD program, some of which may be helpful to you, and there...

  14. DNP vs PhD

    saheckler replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think that sounds like a great choice for you, based on what you've said in this thread. I wish you the best of luck! TBH, I don't blame you for thinking my description was exhausting -- the PhD is...

  15. DNP vs PhD

    saheckler replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I second what @pro-student said. I'm in a PhD program right now, after having done a lot of soul searching and exploring to figure out what was the right path for me. I wish I had known a little bit...

  16. Suggestions for ways an unemployed new grad nurse can volunteer medical services to help out during the Covid-19?

    saheckler replied to short cake's topic in Disaster Preparation

    New York State is looking for nurses to help with COVID-19, regardless of BSN or not, and completely unrelated/separate from hospital job postings. The form to volunteer (it's paid, so maybe that's...

  17. Suggestions for ways an unemployed new grad nurse can volunteer medical services to help out during the Covid-19?

    saheckler replied to short cake's topic in Disaster Preparation

    New York state is certainly taking volunteers! I believe that new grads, retirees, and nurses who haven't practiced in awhile are eligible (there is surely something we can all do!) Fill out this...

  18. Anyone else applying to PhD programs?

    saheckler posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi there, I'm applying to nursing PhD programs for a fall 2019 start and just wanted to connect with others who are in the same boat. It would be nice to have some company and go through it together,...

  19. Drexel DHSc program verses PhD Program

    saheckler replied to SWYvette's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I took a look at the website for Drexel's DHSc program. It looks like a good program, but it's not very research intensive. This would likely make it a lot harder to get a tenure track faculty...

  20. Drexel DNP or Capella EdD

    saheckler replied to JenniferLou1025's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I would be really hesitant to get a doctorate, from a for profit university. I don't think it will hold the same weight, and I think that you are likely to have a better learning experience, stronger...

  21. Defense date set

    saheckler replied to TiffyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Yay, that's awesome! I'm sure it will be even more of a relief when the paperwork is finished. Good for you that you're going to drive down for spring commencement! You earned

  22. Defense date set

    saheckler replied to TiffyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Omg it looks like you are finished and have graduated! Congratulations!!! What an incredible

  23. PhD horror stories- Thoughts?

    saheckler replied to lyndsay1985's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    There are tons of brick and mortar schools that offer PhD programs online, and you would only have to travel to campus once or twice a year for a week or two, or something like that, depending on the...

  24. PhD or DNP to become Faculty?

    saheckler replied to adventure_rn's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I've heard of PhD prepared nurses taking jobs as research analysts, data analysts, research scientists, etc. I've seen positions like this with various non-profits (usually public health related),...

  25. PhD or DNP to become Faculty?

    saheckler replied to adventure_rn's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    When you say non-tenure track, do you mean clinical track faculty? Or adjunct? What kind of teaching do you see yourself doing and what type of teaching position do you see yourself in? Do you have a...