Toward a Roadmap for Interdisciplinary Academic Career Success

Author: McBride, Angela Barron

Source: Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, Volume 24, Number 1, 2010 , pp. 74-86(13)

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

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Abstract:

The 21st century is a period of increased focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. To facilitate movement in the direction of interdisciplinary research, this article discusses some generic stumbling blocks, unique problems, and advantages that nurses experience, plus the rewards and hallmarks of well-functioning interdisciplinary research teams. The article ends with an overview of how interdisciplinary development can and should be part of each stage of academic career success.

Keywords: INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH; NURSING RESEARCH; CAREER STAGES; ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1541-6577.24.1.74

Publication date: 2010-02-01

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