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Important Considerations When Applying for a Postdoctoral Fellowship
Author(s) -
Sherry Daisy,
Fennessy Michelle M.,
Benavente Viola G.,
Ruppar Todd M.,
Collins Eileen G.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of nursing scholarship
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009
H-Index - 80
eISSN - 1547-5069
pISSN - 1527-6546
DOI - 10.1111/jnu.12012
Subject(s) - relevance (law) , medical education , experiential learning , psychology , quality (philosophy) , medicine , pedagogy , political science , philosophy , epistemology , law
Purpose To examine important decision points that graduates should consider before applying for a postdoctoral fellowship. Methods A literature review was performed. Findings and Conclusions A synthesis of the present data on the postdoctoral fellowship, eligibility criteria, application process, and important considerations was provided. Experiential knowledge from four present postdoctoral fellows was included. The goals, advantages, and disadvantages of the fellowship were discussed. In conclusion, the postdoctoral fellowship was examined to offer important considerations in the decision to pursue this opportunity. Clinical Relevance The clinical relevance of this article is related to the training and education of nurses to become the next generation of independent, successful scholars and scientists. Postdoctoral training adds valuable contributions and quality to the field of nursing.