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 |