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...
| Published in: | Learning Disability Practice Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 14 - 16 |
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| Format: | pictorial Journal Article |
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Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The)
Apr2024
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| Summary: | 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. |
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