This course focuses on writing a fundable research proposal that directly addresses criteria specific to the funding agency. Emphasis will be on preparation on an NIH pre-doctoral fellowship proposal. Topics covered include choosing the appropriate grant, writing the actual proposal following all guidelines, choosing collaborators, understanding review criteria and revising.

A critical analysis of the development of policy related to health and nursing is emphasized. Attention is focused on the formation of a policy strategy to address a major policy issue affecting health care and the discipline of nursing.

A series of two-hour colloquia held every other week focusing on issues relative to the development of nursing science, the dissertation, and the role of the nurse scientist. The topics are selected by the students who are at various points of doctoral study in nursing. Included are topics on scientific integrity, the ethical conduct of research, and federal guidelines for inclusion of research subjects. The seminar is required for three semesters, one- credit hour each semester.

A series of two-hour colloquia held every other week focusing on issues relative to the development of nursing science, the dissertation, and the role of the nurse scientist. The topics are selected by the students who are at various points of doctoral study in nursing. Included are topics on scientific integrity, the ethical conduct of research, and federal guidelines for inclusion of research subjects. The seminar is required for three semesters, one- credit hour each semester.

A series of two-hour colloquia held every other week focusing on issues relative to the development of nursing science, the dissertation, and the role of the nurse scientist. The topics are selected by the students who are at various points of doctoral study in nursing. Included are topics on scientific integrity, the ethical conduct of research, and federal guidelines for inclusion of research subjects. The seminar is required for three semesters, one- credit hour each semester.

A series of two-hour colloquia held every other week focusing on issues relative to the development of nursing science, the dissertation, and the role of the nurse scientist. The topics are selected by the students who are at various points of doctoral study in nursing. Included are topics on scientific integrity, the ethical conduct of research, and federal guidelines for inclusion of research subjects. The seminar is required for three semesters, one- credit hour each semester.

An elective course which gives the student an opportunity to explore a topic of special interest. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.

An elective course which gives the student an opportunity to explore a topic of special interest. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.

An elective course which gives the student an opportunity to explore a topic of special interest. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.

An elective course which gives the student an opportunity to explore a topic of special interest. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.