Questions of training doctors of philosophy in the specialty 223 "Nursing"

Abstract

Summary. Worldwide, the training of third-level nurses in higher education has been identified as a major factor in realistic research, leadership, policy development and nursing education.

The aim of the study – to highlight a number of views of the round table on improving the training program of third-level higher education in the specialty 223 "Nursing", which is implemented at I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ukraine.

Materials and Methods. 6 leading specialists (external stakeholders) in the specialty 223 "Nursing" were invited to discuss ways to improve the training program of doctors of philosophy in the specialty 223 "Nursing" at I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University.

Results. Regarding the educational and scientific program of the third level of higher education (qualification of Doctor of Philosophy) by external stakeholders during the round table it was noted that it was developed on the basis of synthesis of best practices of nursing schools in Ukraine and abroad. External stakeholders recommended training a multidisciplinary PhD nurse because of the choice of elective courses, rather than narrowing the curriculum to a narrow profile. Priority areas of research were also discussed, which highlighted the need for research related to the implementation of educational components, and not only those related to the practice of nursing. An important issue raised by the nurses during the roundtable was the functional responsibilities of the nurse, PhD.

Conclusions. At present, Ukraine is at the initial stage of training doctors of philosophy in nursing,  but the educational and scientific program, which is studied by applicants at I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University in specialty 223 "Nursing" (3rd level of higher education) is a synthesis of the best practices of nursing schools in Ukraine and abroad and allows to form nurses – leaders in science, education and practice, able to educate the next generation of nurses.