Development of the Role of Nursing as a Researcher

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This course gives students the opportunity to analyze options and settings where they may perform the role of a nurse researcher once they have completed the doctoral program. The students will be able to plan his/her research career trajectory by establis hing short and long term goals and objectives as well as the specific strategies to achieve them. They will also evaluate the relevancy of research in the inter-professional context. Students will be exposed to diverse methods of dissemination of research findings, including the preparation of abstracts and poster presentations for scientific forums, and manuscript writing to publish in peer-reviewed journals. Students will also perform searches for external funding utilizing formats established by various government and private organizations and foundations. The course will be taught using hybrid modality. ENFE 8019 - Special Topics in Research. Variable, one (1) to three (3) credits per semester, up to a maximum of 6 credits. This elective course will be offered by special agreement between the nursing doctoral student and his mentor who will supervise or direct the student.