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Table 5 Recommendations for scaffolding the PhD programme

From: The experience of international nursing students studying for a PhD in the U.K: A qualitative study

Adjusting to doctoral study

• Clear pre-admission information and pre-admission discussions to clarify expectations.

 

• Induction and orientation process, especially in the first year, including language and study skills support

 

• Create a more structured 'feel' to the programme

 

• Consider developing professional nursing content and clinical links within the programme

Finding support for doctoral Study

• Induction should include orientation to UK supervision practice

 

• 'Integrative events' to develop peer networks & better networking with School staff

 

• Pro-active whole systems approach

 

• Supervisor training but also training for other staff

Personal challenge and Personal growth

• Facilitate access to university sources of support and social events

 

• School-level international student advisor