title: Post-doctoral training in nursing: a consideration of opportunities and strategies.
abstract: Launching one's career as an independent researcher can be a difficult task, especially without formal training or mentorship beyond doctoral studies. Post-doctoral training offers opportunities to further develop, refine and broaden one's repertoire of research skills. The purpose of this paper is to introduce practical strategies for nurses considering post-doctoral training. Strategies addressed include selecting a post-doctoral supervisor, investigating funding sources and getting the most out of the post-doctoral experience. Suggestions are included for supervisors who wish to provide an exceptional post-doctoral learning experience.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON. pmontgomery@laurentian.ca <pmontgomery@laurentian.ca>
authors.forename: Phyllis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Montgomery
authors.forename: Sonia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Semenic
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D017145:Models, Educational; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015399:Nursing Research; D013338:Students, Nursing