Preparing for doctoral study in nursing : making the most of the year before you begin / edited by Laura A. Taylor and Mary F. Terhaar.

Includes index.

Section 1. The big picture of nurses educated at the highest level 1 -- The demand for the doctorally prepared nurse -- The story of the doctorally prepared nurse -- Building nursing for the future -- Reflection on challenges: the nursing workforce shortage -- Section 2. Choosing your path, making your decision, and developing your plan -- Clarifying your options -- Clarifying your aspirations -- Common impediments to success -- Mentoring for the new generation of nurse scholars -- Understanding and managing expenses: financing your education -- Presenting a strong and authentic application -- Using timely wisely and well -- Becoming a writer -- Determining good fit -- Staying motivated, confident, and well focused as a doctoral student -- Section 3. Shared experiences of doctorally prepared nurses on the edge of tomorrow -- The nurse scientist narrative -- The primary care DNP narrative -- The entrepreneur narrative -- The postdoc narrative -- The academic narratives -- The nurse informatician narratives -- The population health nurse narratives -- The policy expert narrative -- The nurse on the board narrative -- The leader narrative -- The advocate narrative -- The military nurse narratives -- The systems executive narrative -- The telehealth nurse narrative -- The researcher nurse narratives -- The health disparities nurse narrative -- The practice nurse narratives -- The psychiatric mental health clinician narrative -- Section 4. A toolkit for preparation for doctoral study -- Tools for the journey.

"Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Preparing for Doctoral Study in Nursing: Making the Most of the Year Before You Begin helps you make an informed decision about entering doctoral studies and choosing the nursing credential that helps you reach your career goals. Noted educators and doctoral mentors Laura A. Taylor and Mary F. Terhaar — along with a team of nursing leaders and scholars — describe the big picture for nurses educated at the highest level of scholarship, including the rising demand for advanced practice nurses and the future of nursing. The first and only comprehensive guide to preparing for a doctorate in nursing, this book helps you choose your path, make your decision, and develop a plan for success in doctoral study"-- Provided by publisher.