Students' Corner
This page contains helpful resources for students in the nursing profession. Some of these documents have been written by faculty at various institutions, while others are experiences of students who have been through a program. They have been compiled to answer questions, and give you an idea of some of the different directions as you pursue your degree.
2008 Student Update
Click here to download a pdf version of the 2008 Student Update.
Letter to Students - January 2007
Allison Webel RN, BSN, BA and Ginny Pepper, RN, PhD, FAAN
Board of Directors, Western Institute of Nursing
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Choosing the Right PhD Program: MS to PhD Considerations
Laura Criddle, MS, RN, 4th Year Doctoral Student
Oregon Health & Science University
View Paper
Choosing a Doctoral Nursing Program: Considerations for an Online Program
Nicolette Estrada, Doctoral Student
School of Nursing
University of Arizona
View Paper
Funding Dissertation Research—Where to Begin?
Carol A. Kemp, BSN, RN, BC
Research Nurse Coordinator
Swedish Medical Center
Pain Research Dept
Seattle, WA
View Paper
Funding Your Dissertation
Cecelia I. Roscigno, MN, PhDc, RN, CNRN
School of Nursing
University of Washington
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Thinking About a Doctorate in Nursing?
Angela Starkweather, PhD, MSN, CCRN, CNRN
Washington State University
Intercollegiate School of Nursing
Spokane, WA
View Paper
Paula A. McNeil, RN, MS
Executive Director
Western Institute of Nursing
SN-4N, 3455 SW Veterans Hosp. Rd.
Portland, OR 97239-2941
Phone: 503-494-6772
FAX: 503-494-3691
Email: mcneilp@ohsu.edu
Website: www.winursing.org