Abstract
The basic qualitative research study was conducted to understand the experiences of DNP graduates with faculty mentorship during the final project phase of the DNP program. Using a sampling service from a nurse practitioner organization, 14 qualified participants were recruited. Participants were telephonically interviewed. All interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were coded into segments then consolidated into categories. From the organization of categories, themes emerged. One-hundred and seventy-seven data segments informed the identification of 9 themes. A dominant theme of a mentor being there for the student was identified. Accessibility and availability of the DNP mentor represents the dominant theme of being there. Secondary themes represented aspects of the mentor role related to the work involved in executing the DNP final project such as substantive feedback, support with scholarly writing, and project guidelines. Tertiary themes that emerged in the study reflected the personal and professional attributes of the mentor which included generosity of self, student advocacy, investment in project topic, valuing the DNP degree, and research experience. A discussion of the results and recommendations for further research conclude the study.
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Non-member
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Mentor Role, Mentoring, Clinical Doctorate Students, Nursing Faculty
Advisor
Elizabeth F. Warren
Second Advisor
Deborah S. Adelman
Third Advisor
Valerie Smith Stephens
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Capella University
Degree Year
2016
Recommended Citation
Prol, Lori, "Student experiences with faculty mentorship during the DNP final project" (2023). Dissertations. 1469.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1469
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Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-09-28
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10196159; ProQuest document ID: 1848270440. The author still retains copyright.