Abstract
In this phenomenological study, I explore the lived experiences of registered nurses who become nurse practitioners. Text for this study comes from narrative sources such as reflective writings, one-on-one conversations, and group conversations with seven new nurse practitioners.
The guiding question for this inquiry is: "What is the lived journey of nurses who become nurse practitioners?" Phenomenological philosophers such as Heidegger, Gadamer, and Casey guide this work. Other authors are drawn upon for grounding the study and to draw out the phenomenon for examination. The six research activities of van Manen (2003) provide the methodological framework for the research.
Sigma Membership
Iota Epsilon
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Phenomenology
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Nursing Education, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Faculty, Career Advancements, Educational Journey
Advisor
Francine H. Hultgren
Second Advisor
LInda Diaconis
Third Advisor
Charles Flatter
Fourth Advisor
Jing Lin
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of Maryland, College Park
Degree Year
2007
Recommended Citation
Ogle, Kathleen Theresa, "Following the yellow brick road: The lived journey of nurses becoming nurse practitioners" (2021). Dissertations. 1614.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1614
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None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2021-09-29
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3260377; ProQuest document ID: 304844899. The author still retains copyright.