Support Issues and Nursing Doctoral Students' Intent to Leave.

Nurs Educ Perspect

About the Authors Lisa Bridwell Robinson, DNP, RN, CNE, NP-C, is an associate professor, University of West Georgia Tanner Health System School of Nursing, Carrollton, Georgia. Delene Volkert, PhD, RN, CNE, is an assistant professor and EdD director, University of West Georgia Tanner Health System School of Nursing. For more information, contact Dr. Robinson at

Published: September 2019

The purpose of this study was to explore, analyze, and describe nursing doctoral students' perceptions of factors that impacted them during their doctoral program. Answers to an open-ended question, in a national descriptive survey study of nursing doctoral students across the United States, were analyzed using Colaizzi procedural methods as a guideline. The content analysis identified issues unique to doctor of nursing practice (DNP) students that related to lack of clarity for the DNP degree and student concerns within academic settings. Recommendations include having DNP faculty on DNP project committees and standardization of guidelines to ensure rigor and consistency.

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