However, this is the time when they need mentors. They need to be thinking about options and consequences. Guthrie is also adamant about encouraging young people to consider nursing as a career. We all need to be concerned with the recruitment of nurses, in whatever way we can. There are so many different avenues nursing can take.
Nursing is no longer to be thought of as just a profession.
It should be considered an academic discipline that also provides a service. In this program, nursing students are evaluated for their potential and interest in pursuing doctorates in nursing. Students who qualify, take special seminars on one of three research tracks, along with their regular class work. We want them to be excited about research and to use that system of inquiry for all that they do. Nola J. Pender, associate dean of research for the University of Michigan School of Nursing, says Guthrie has embraced the Young Scholars program with her trademark enthusiasm.