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Secrets Of Successful Short Grant Applications, Patricia Groves, Susan Rawl, Mary Wurzbach, Nancy Fahrenwald, Marlene Cohen, Donna Mccarthy, Julie Zerwic, Barbara Given, Donna Algase, Gregory Alexander, Vicki Conn
Secrets Of Successful Short Grant Applications, Patricia Groves, Susan Rawl, Mary Wurzbach, Nancy Fahrenwald, Marlene Cohen, Donna Mccarthy, Julie Zerwic, Barbara Given, Donna Algase, Gregory Alexander, Vicki Conn
Gregory S Alexander
Nursing doctoral programs prepare students for research-focused careers within academic settings. The purpose of this Editorial Board Special Article is to provide PhD students and advisors with suggestions for making the most of their doctoral experience. Editorial Board members provide their individual insights on the skills and attributes students must acquire during the course of their doctoral education in order to succeed. The authors provide practical tips and advice on how to excel in a PhD program, including how to select an advisor and a dissertation committee, the importance of attending conferences to increase visibility and develop a network of …
The Use Of A Writing Group To Enhance Voice And Connection Among Staff Nurses, Rosanna Demarco, Susan Roberts, Genevieve Chandler
The Use Of A Writing Group To Enhance Voice And Connection Among Staff Nurses, Rosanna Demarco, Susan Roberts, Genevieve Chandler
Genevieve E. Chandler
The aim of this study was to pilot test a group-writing intervention to decrease negative workplace behaviors. The pilot test demonstrated that cohesive and supportive relationships developed and allowed nurses to talk about important topics. The participants suggested that a writing group would be a forum that could be used by staff development educators to encourage nurses to support each other and develop their voices.
An Evaluation Of College And Low Income Youth Writing Together: Self Discovery And Cultural Connection, Genevieve Chandler
An Evaluation Of College And Low Income Youth Writing Together: Self Discovery And Cultural Connection, Genevieve Chandler
Genevieve E. Chandler
Although the health and healing effects of writing have been documented in the literature, most of the studies have focused primarily on individuals writing alone. This formative evaluation is a component of an intervention reported elsewhere. The evaluation describes the experience of low-income youth and college students ( n = 7) writing in a group during a 10-week workshop. The results revealed the development of protective processes of self-esteem, self-efficacy, coping strategies, social support, and cultural connections. In the weekly 2-hr writing sessions, using the Amherst Writers and Artists method, participants were encouraged to write their stories in their own …
Improving Faculty Publication Output: The Role Of A Writing Coach, Genevieve Chandler, Claire Baldwin
Improving Faculty Publication Output: The Role Of A Writing Coach, Genevieve Chandler, Claire Baldwin
Genevieve E. Chandler
Publishing academic papers is recognized by faculty as vital not only to their careers, but also to the standing of their school within the university and the discipline. Although writing is perceived as a critical, high-priority task, it often has low follow-through behavior. To facilitate the publication output of our faculty, a part-time writing coach was hired. Blanchard's situational leadership II® model (1985), which tailors leadership style to the needs of the group, indicated a framework of coaching and support would best meet faculty writing needs. The literature further suggested that an ongoing coaching relationship in the form of a …