Important Considerations When Applying for a Postdoctoral Fellowship. Issue 2 (1st March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sherry, Daisy; Fennessy, Michelle M.; Benavente, Viola G.; Ruppar, Todd M.; Collins, Eileen G.
• Is Part Of: Journal of nursing scholarship. Volume 45:Issue 2(2013)
• Page Start: 210
• Page End: 218
• Publication Date: 2013-03-01
• Subjects: Nursing -- Periodicals; Nursing -- United States -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12012
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1527-6546

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <sec id="jnu12012-sec-0010" sec-type="section"> <title>Purpose</title> <p>To examine important decision points that graduates should consider before applying for a postdoctoral fellowship.</p> </sec> <sec id="jnu12012-sec-0020" sec-type="section"> <title>Methods</title> <p>A literature review was performed.</p> </sec> <sec id="jnu12012-sec-0030" sec-type="section"> <title>Findings and Conclusions</title> <p>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.</p> </sec> <sec id="jnu12012-sec-0040" sec-type="section"> <title>Clinical Relevance</title> <p>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.</p> </sec> </abstract>