TY - JOUR
T1 - A review of characteristics of graduates in the allied health and nursing professions
T2 - Entry-level and advanced practice
AU - Brody, Rebecca A.
AU - Byham-Gray, Laura
AU - Touger-Decker, Riva
PY - 2009/7
Y1 - 2009/7
N2 - The review explores the similarities and differences in graduate outcomes among healthcare professionals who have completed entry-level or advanced degree programs from the disciplines of nursing, dietetics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and pharmacy. Graduates of advanced degree programs appear to have expanded job scope or functions beyond that of entry-level degree graduates, and higher-level degrees contribute to professional advancement and compensation advantages. Increased confidence, self-esteem, scholarly productivity, and professional involvement are documented outcomes of advanced degrees. More research is needed to discern whether the degree or contributing factors such as work setting, experience, or area of specialization impact graduate outcomes.
AB - The review explores the similarities and differences in graduate outcomes among healthcare professionals who have completed entry-level or advanced degree programs from the disciplines of nursing, dietetics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and pharmacy. Graduates of advanced degree programs appear to have expanded job scope or functions beyond that of entry-level degree graduates, and higher-level degrees contribute to professional advancement and compensation advantages. Increased confidence, self-esteem, scholarly productivity, and professional involvement are documented outcomes of advanced degrees. More research is needed to discern whether the degree or contributing factors such as work setting, experience, or area of specialization impact graduate outcomes.
KW - Advanced degrees
KW - Education
KW - Entry to practice
KW - Graduate
KW - Outcomes of education
KW - Professional autonomy
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U2 - 10.1097/01.TIN.0000359439.25820.e9
DO - 10.1097/01.TIN.0000359439.25820.e9
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:69749125521
SN - 0883-5691
VL - 24
SP - 181
EP - 192
JO - Topics in Clinical Nutrition
JF - Topics in Clinical Nutrition
IS - 3
ER -