What nurses should know before undertaking a PhD: Advice on financial support, the skills you need and the issues to consider when choosing a research topic.

I am a senior lecturer in learning disability nursing and in January I started studying for a PhD. This was not a decision I took lightly There was a lot to consider. How long will it take? What subject should I cover? Should I do it full or part-time? What support will I get from my employer? Not t...

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Publicado en:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 14 - 16
Autor principal: Humphrey, Sam
Formato: pictorial Journal Article
Publicado: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) Apr2024
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Sumario:I am a senior lecturer in learning disability nursing and in January I started studying for a PhD. This was not a decision I took lightly There was a lot to consider. How long will it take? What subject should I cover? Should I do it full or part-time? What support will I get from my employer? Not to mention the impact on my work-life balance and the financial costs.