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The primary aim of the PhD in Nursing and other new doctoral programs at SLU is to broaden and deepen the doctoral candidates knowledge of the chosen research theme or field of specialization. The ultimate goal is to train doctoral researchers both as future nurse scientists and as scientifically trained nursing professionals who will put into practice their doctoral expertise and competences in an academic or non-academic context. A second but complementary / subsidiary aim is to encourage the development of professional nursing skills which might cover the following areas: Critical thinking/intellectual skills; academic and technical skills; interpersonal skills; leadership skills and management of change.
Specifically, the PhD candidate is expected to achieve the following after the program: 1. Synthesize and critically evaluate the literature of nursing and related fields to identify issues and critical gaps in scientific nursing knowledge 2. Make significant original contributions to scientific nursing knowledge through the interdisciplinary and independent conduct of basic and clinical research 3. Contribute to the development of scientific methodology of nursing research congruent with the broad concerns of the discipline (physiological, bio-behavioral, spiritual, and psychosocial) 4. Complete research and direct application of findings in an environment characterized by commitment to high standards of ethical conduct, including truth, honesty, freedom of inquiry and intellectual autonomy 5. Display readiness for post-doctoral study and early research program development through recognition of high achievement in research and scholarship 6. Develop and assume roles that facilitate discovery, application, and integration of new nursing knowledge.
the Common Core) and the other is the Academic competency-based training component. The former is considered the Research-based training which is rightlythe core of doctoral education.
formal academic training and informal teaching. This consists of course works (cognates, major courses, and elective subjects designed to provide the specialization and needed foundation essential to the doctoral students future careers). The area of focus is on the development of academic, intellectual, relational and technical skills. Aside from the required courses, the doctorate students are encourage to participate in seminars, workshops, conferences, study periods abroad and the like to further enhance their own professional development. In consultation with your doctorate graduate program coordinator (GPC) and promoter/ supervisor, you need to assess which skills and competences you have to further develop, to successfully complete your doctorate or PhD or for later use in your professional career. N.B. In order for the doctoral candidates to keep track of these milestones and for the GPC or Supervisor/promoter to properly monitor their progress, a logbook for doctorate (LogDOC) students or an electronic doctoral training diary shall be developed and maintained.
9. Resume 10. An interview will be required for applicants meeting the admission requirements 11. Duly accomplished Application Form with the following documents: a. Original copy of Transcript of Records b. Three recommendations from former professors, supervisors or employers c. Certified true copy of college diploma with seal of the university and signature of the registrar in ink d. Birth certificate (original to be presented for verification) e. Marriage certificate (original to be presented for verification) f. Four (4) passport size photos g. A two-three page paper stating the applicants research interests and professional goals, motivations for pursuing graduate study and view of self-directed learning as a method of learning h. Outline of a dissertation proposal with an acceptable title 12. For foreign applicants, additional requirements include the guidelines as required by the Student Affairs Office