PhD program faculty: Preparing the next generation of nurse researchers.

This article explores approaches to strengthening research education in nursing doctoral (PhD) programs with a focus on the roles of interdisciplinary faculty and the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), 2022-2026 Strategic Plan. Our view is that these components are interrelated and essential in educating the next generation of nurse researchers. To explore these topics, we undertook two analyses: (1) an examination of the preparation of PhD directors across the 119 AACN member schools; and (2) an evaluation of NIH funding levels to schools of nursing and the principal investigators' backgrounds among NINR grantees. We found significant homogeneity in the backgrounds of PhD directors in schools of nursing and considerable NINR funding to non-nurse researchers on topics within the nursing discipline. To strengthen the research infrastructure of PhD programs and achieve the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN) vision for doctoral education, we suggest incorporating interdisciplinary faculty and greater utilization of the NINR Strategic Plan.

Research focused doctoral nursing education in the 21st century: Curriculum, evaluation, and postdoctoral considerations.

The AACN position statement on The Research-Focused Doctoral Program in Nursing: Pathways to Excellence was revised in 2022 by an AACN Task Force charged with creating a new vision for the PhD and similar programs in nursing. This document, which was informed by hundreds of academic nursing stakeholders, yields expectations and recommendations for PhD program curriculum, program evaluation, post-doctoral competencies, and resources. Results of an AACN 2021 survey indicated increased enrollment in PhD programs 2017-2000. Fifteen percent of students were enrolled in BSN-PhD, programs, 70 % of schools reported external review, and overall average time to degree completion was 5 years. Considerations for the education for the research doctorate include development of curriculum that fosters the scholarship of discovery and scientific inquiry and implements systematic evaluation of program outcomes while advancing postdoctoral competencies and resources, including the post-doctoral fellowship. Comprehensive assessment of the PhD program promotes ongoing program analysis and quality. Postdoctoral fellowships advance the science of nursing via the creation of a culture and workforce for nursing research. Successful postdoctoral programs have mentors, resources, and infrastructure to adequately enable the fellow to progress in their line of inquiry and develop as an investigator.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars program: The scholar experience.

BACKGROUND: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars program used multi-pronged approach to support nurses completing accelerated PhD programs. PURPOSE: The purpose of this manuscript was to describe scholars' experiences completing PhDs, their dissertation characteristics, program leadership development sessions, scholar perceptions of program components. METHODS: Of 201 scholars, 157 (78%) completed quantitative exit surveys, providing: satisfaction with doctoral programs and FNS curricula, types of dissertation data used, dissertation formats. Interviews held with five scholars to capture representative themes. FINDINGS: Scholars utilized primary and secondary data for dissertations; 53% primarily used secondary data. The majority (68%) used manuscript dissertation formats. Approximately 64% completely agreed program curricula helped prepare them for professional transitions, to work collaboratively, lead confidently. Proportion of FNS graduates (42%) pursuing postdoctoral positions exceeded national trends. DISCUSSION: Despite stresses posed by accelerated PhD programs, scholars are well-situated to advance nursing science. Findings suggest secondary data analyses work well for accelerated programs. Scholar program experiences were positive.

Integración curricular de habilidades investigativas en enfermería: análisis de una universidad privada chilena / Curriculum integration of research skills in nursing: analysis of a Chilean private university / Integração currícula de habilidades de pesquisa em enfermagem: análise de uma universidade privada do Chile

INTRODUCCIÓN:Las universidades además de transferir conocimiento, lo generan; para lo cual deben formar estudiantes capaces de aprender de manera autónoma para aportar a la sociedad. De la producción científica de América Latina en la línea de salud, Chile produce menos del 7% del total. La formación científica permitirá que la ciudadanía encuentre solución a las problemáticas contemporáneas. OBJETIVO: Analizar el desarrollo de habilidades investigativas en el currículo de la carrera de Enfermería de una universidad privada. METODOLOGÍA: Estudio de caso intrínseco evaluativo. RESULTADOS: Los 28 programas de asignatura disciplinar analizados tienen, en los ochoprimeros semestres de la carrera, 216 tributaciones a habilidades investigativas, tributaciones identificadas en: resultados de aprendizajes, metodologías evaluativas, actividades en aula, taller y trabajo personal. Del total de tributaciones, un 72% son tributadas en el 7tmo y 8vo semestre, año donde se diseña y ejecuta la tesis de pregrado. CONCLUSIONES: La malla curricular analizada, tributa metodológicamente, en sus 10 semestres, a todas las habilidades investigativas, no obstante, no hay un desarrollo progresivo y continuo previo a la asignatura de metodología de la investigación impartida en el séptimo semestre.

INTRODUCTION: Universities, in addition to transferring knowledge, generate it; they must train students capable of learning autonomously to contribute to society. Of the scientific production of Latin America in the line of health, Chile produces less than 7% of the total. Therefore, scientific training will allow citizens to find solutions to contemporary problems.OBJECTIVE: To analyze the development of investigative skills in the nursing career curriculum of a private university. METHODOLOGY: Evaluative intrinsic case study. RESULTS: The 28 disciplinary subject programs analyzed have, in the first eight semesters of the degree, 216 taxes on investigative skills, taxes identified in learning outcomes, evaluation methodologies, classroom activities, workshops, and personal work. Of the total taxes, 72% are taxed in the 7th, and 8th semesters, the year the undergraduate thesis is designed and executed. CONCLUSIONS: The analyzed curriculum pays methodologically in its ten semesters, all investigative skills; however, there is no progressive and continuous development before the subject of research methodology taught in the seventhsemester.

INTRODUÇÃO :As universidades, além de transferir conhecimento, o geram; para o qual devem formar estudantescapazes de aprender de forma autônoma para contribuir com a sociedade. Da produção científica da América Latina na área da saúde, o Chile produz menos de 7% do total. A formação científica permitirá aos cidadãos encontrar soluções para os problemas contemporâneos.OBJETIVO: Analisar o desenvolvimento de habilidades investigativas no currículo da carreira de enfermagem de uma universidade privada. METODOLOGÍA: Estudo de caso avaliativo intrínseco. RESULTADOS: Os 28 programas disciplinares analisados têm, nos primeiros 8 semestres do curso, 216 impostos sobre habilidades investigativas, impostos identificados em: resultados de aprendizagem, metodologias de avaliação, atividades de sala de aula, oficina e trabalho pessoal. Do total de impostos, 72% são tributados no 7º e 8º semestre, ano em que o trabalho de conclusão de curso é elaborado e executado.CONCLUSÃO: O currículo analisado contempla metodologicamente, em seus 10 semestres, todas as competências investigativas, porém, não há um desenvolvimento progressivo e contínuo anterior à disciplina de metodologia de pesquisa ministrada no sétimo semestre.

Social network analysis: Exploring connections to advance military nursing science.

BACKGROUND: Military nurse scientists are embedded in service-affiliated branches (Army, Navy, Air Force) with different missions, but with the singular purpose of generating and disseminating research impacting the health and well-being of DoD beneficiaries. PURPOSE: This project examines collaboration among TriService Nursing Research Program (TSNRP) members, seeking opportunities to strengthen, diversify, and expand research collaboration. METHOD: Social network analysis (SNA) is the empirical inquiry of relations among social actors at different levels of analysis. An electronic SNA assessment and total enumerative sampling were used to explore current collaborations among PhD-prepared military nurse scientists (N = 136). FINDINGS: The TSNRP collaboration network has a complex service-driven structure with high status actors whose advice, knowledge, or skills are sought by others, and who function as connectors or bridges across service branches. DISCUSSION: For military scientists, SNA is instrumental in identifying influential individuals, visualizing opportunities for intraservice mentoring, designing responsive policy, and directing career opportunities for novice scientists.

[Initiation in nurse training institutes]. / L'initiation à la recherche en Ifsi.

The 2009 reference frame gave research a place of honour. Initiation in research is a training activity for which nursing students are personally supported by a trainer. The particular profiles of these students, the diversity of their subject and the experience of the trainer are all elements that are likely to vary the way in which the support is implemented.

[In Canada, one hundred years of university teaching and consultation]. / Au Canada, cent ans de formation universitaire et de concertation.

Education in nursing science began in Canadian universities in 1919. Thanks to inter-university groups, it has never stopped evolving, making it possible to delimit and define different nursing knowledge. All stakeholders work together to meet the complex socio-political issues that affect the profession.

La investigación y la producción científica de los profesores de Enfermería en el Municipio Cárdenas / Scientific research and production of Nursing professors in the municipality of Matanzas

RESUMEN Introducción: la redacción de un texto científico es un proceso complejo y de búsqueda de nuevos conocimientos, que deben ser divulgados en el seno de la comunidad científica a través de su publicación. Objetivo: caracterizar la investigación y la producción científica de los profesores de enfermería en el municipio Cárdenas. Material y Métodos: se realizó una investigación descriptiva, transversal. El universo estuvo representado por 18 profesores de Enfermería a tiempo completo en el período enero de 2014 a diciembre de 2018, se trabajó con la totalidad de profesores. Se estudiaron las variables: grado científico y/o título académico, categoría docente, experiencia docente, investigaciones, producción científica. Los datos se obtuvieron de la base de datos del departamento de docencia, expedientes docentes del departamento de cuadros y currículum actualizados de los profesores. Resultados: predominó mayor número de Máster en Ciencias con el 61,1%. El 88,9% de los docentes ostentan la categoría principal de Asistentes, se constató mayor predominio de experiencia en la docencia en el grupo de 21-30 años con 6 profesores. Se evidenció la realización de 2,7 investigaciones y 1,1 publicaciones por profesor durante el quinquenio. Conclusiones: predominó mayor número de profesores que poseen título académico de Máster en Ciencias y categoría docente de Asistente, se constató un tiempo de 21 a 30 años de experiencia en la docencia; se evidenció que la investigación y la producción científica en profesores de Enfermería son insuficientes (AU).

SUMMARY Introduction: the redaction of a scientific text is a complex process in search of new knowledge that should be spread within scientific community through its publication. Objective: to characterize scientific research and production of Nursing professors in the municipality if Cardenas. Materials and method: a cross-sectional, descriptive research was carried out. The universe was 18 full-time professors of Nursing in the period January 2014-December 2018, working with the total of them. The studied variables were: scientific level and/or academic title; teaching category; research; scientific production. Data were collected from the database of the teaching department, the teaching files of the Cadre Department and updated curriculums of the professors. Results: the number of Masters of Sciences predominated with 61.1 %. 88.9 % of the professors had the main category of Assistant. More teaching experience showed the professors grouped in the 21-30 years of experience group with 6 professors. Over the last five years, 2.7 research and 1.1 publications were carried out per professor. Conclusions: the highest number of professors had the academic title of Masters of Sciences and teaching category of Assistants; it was found an average time ranging from 21 to 30 years experience in teaching among the professors; data evidenced that research and scientific production of the professors of Nursing is insufficient (AU).

Strategies to Promote Nurses' Engagement in Clinical Research: Description of Two Nurse Scholar Programs.

Innovative programs are needed to build a pipeline of future nurse scientists necessary to generate practice-based evidence for optimal healthcare and to address the serious shortage of PhD-prepared nurses. This paper describes two nurse scholar programs based in one large, Magnet® designated healthcare institution that aim to provide clinical registered nurses (RNs) with mentored research opportunities in order to ultimately build an internal pipeline of practice-based nurse scientists. The Clinical Nurse Scholar Program provides clinical RNs the opportunity to conduct a research study under the mentorship of a senior nurse scientist. The Nursing Research Scholar Program provides a clinical RN enrolled in a PhD program or who recently completed a PhD program with an opportunity to gain enhanced research training and acquire new research skills. These two scholar models have the potential to be replicated in other institutions to enhance the development of future nurse scientists and to address a critical national shortage of PhD-prepared nurse scientists.

The Leadership Mentoring in Nursing Research Program for Postdoctoral Nurses: A Development Paper.

PURPOSE: The Dutch Nursing Science Faculties developed the Leadership Mentoring in Nursing Research program, which aims to increase the cadre of nurse scientists, strengthen nursing research within universities, and improve the career development of postdoctoral nurses. The purpose of this article was to describe the development of the leadership and mentoring program to foster its replication and to present a formative program evaluation. DESIGN: The leadership mentoring program was developed using a three-step procedure: a systematic review of the literature on successful leadership programs was conducted; theoretical underpinnings were identified and input; and feedback was solicited from national and international experts and changes made, resulting in the final program, which was executed from February 2016-2018. FINDINGS: A 2-year leadership and mentoring program for postdoctoral nurses working in research was developed and executed. Ten fellows completed the program and worked on their leadership development, developed their own research programs, and established research collaborations. Formative evaluations showed that the fellows highly valued the program sessions. We have learned several key lessons on how to structure, implement, and evaluate the leadership and mentoring program. CONCLUSIONS: Through the leadership and mentoring program, the fellows are immersed in concerted leadership development focusing on the academic leadership role. Formative evaluations showed that the program was valued by the fellows and that several key lessons were learned. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Through the leadership and mentoring program, 10 postdoctoral nurses strengthened their leadership in research and will further develop their role in healthcare research, clinical practice, and education.

The State of Data Science in Genomic Nursing.

Nurse scientists are generating, acquiring, distributing, processing, storing, and analyzing greater volumes of complex omics data than ever before. To take full advantage of big omics data, to address core biological questions, and to enhance patient care, however, genomic nurse scientists must embrace data science. Intended for readership with limited but expanding data science knowledge and skills, this article aims to provide a brief overview of the state of data science in genomic nursing. Our goal is to introduce key data science concepts to genomic nurses who participate at any stage of the data science lifecycle, from research patient recruitment to data wrangling, preprocessing, and analysis to implementation in clinical practice to policy creation. We address three major components in this review: (1) fundamental terminology for the field of genomic nursing data science, (2) current genomic nursing data science research exemplars, and (3) the spectrum of genomic nursing data science roles as well as education pathways and training opportunities. Links to helpful resources are included throughout the article.

Scientific integrity among nursing students participating in the Scientific Initiation Program: An exploratory study.

OBJECTIVE: To know the positions and practices adopted by nursing students in scientific initiation programs about the principles of scientific integrity in the different stages of the process of doing science. METHOD: An exploratory study of a quantitative nature, in which nursing student participants of the Scientific Initiation Program from the Federal District were interviewed. RESULTS: Fifty (50) nursing students participated in the study. Most of the interviewed participants presented good notions about the process of conducting research in its different stages. Nevertheless, it was found that even though they were familiar with good scientific practices, students did not always behave in the most responsible manner. It was observed that the knowledge on topics related to the ethics of the scientific process was predominantly obtained through formal education, consisting of classes and courses. Nonetheless, the importance of complementary spaces such as research and research groups is recognized. Conclusion: Research experiences are important educational and vocational training spaces for students. Therefore, good research practices need to be included early in the academic curriculum.