Boyers Scholarship

scholarliness in nursing

100

nursing is a scholarly discipline 

what is YES!

200

the degree to which its mission is defined and based in rigorous and credible research and on well-developed, supported, and significant theories 

what is scholarship

300

the extent to which phenomena are articulated, and by the dynamic discourse and debate about the scape and boundaries of the disciplines theoretical assumptions and frameworks

what is scholarliness 

400

well-established organizations, scientific journals, and scientific arenas in which to express its views, using both philosophical and scientific methods; authoritative reference groups; agreed upon intellectual goals; autonomy; pluralistic view of truth; dealing with significant problems; humanistic; cumulative wisdom 

what is indication of scholarliness in nursing 

500

essential component of scholarly disciplines; provides members of discipline with means to articulate their focuses; provide concepts and language to describe expectations, roles, and activities 

what is theory 

tools of scholarliness

100

ability to suspend judgment on matters of interest; cognitive and affective approaches in educational and clinical arena; includes teaching, discussion, and clinical practice; enhanced by dialogue, analysis, and reflection

what is critical thinking 

200

working together to develop critical and reflective thinking in students, academicians, and clinicians 

what is collaborative effort 

300

ability to link seemingly unrelated concepts and variables; discovery of hidden likenesses; leap of imagination 

what is creativity 

400

dismantling old patterns that are based on unequal power and reconstructing patterns that are based on equity, resources, shared power, and collaboration in decision making 

what is passion for making a difference 

500

a state  that encompasses norms and tools of science and theory and philosophy; a group of members with similar goals; communication here is vital 

what is the nursing community 

4 types of scholarship

100

author of Carnegie Foundation report, "Scholarship Reconsidered: Priorities of the Professoriate" 

Who is Ernest Boyer

200

the type of scholarship tied to original research 

what is the scholarship of discovery 

300

builds bridges between theory, research, practice, recognizes and rewards nurses' contributions to knowledge development 

what is scholarship of application 

400

quest to find connections between different discoveries, leading to new wisdom and insights about an area of investigation or discipline 

what is scholarship of integration 

500

focus on conceptualizing and theorizing; not only describe findings but interpret and ascribe meanings to these findings within context of the discipline; manifested in presenting thoughtful analyses of profound, philosophical, and theoretical changes in the  discipline 

what is integration of knowledge 

Examples of Scholarship

100

publishing or presenting new findings or theory in peer-reviewed journals or conference

Scholarship of Discovery

200

• Educational research projects resulting in findings disseminated at professional conferences and/or in peer-reviewed publications
• Grant applications and extramural funding for innovative teaching methods, to support instructional activities.

Scholarship of Teaching

300

• Membership on advisory boards within/outside the academic community.
• Participation in professional organizations, meetings.

Scholarship of Integration

400

• Advising student organizations within the discipline.
• community engagement

Scholarship of Application

500

at its heart, about contributing to a body of knowledge. Such contributions could be in the form of the creation of new knowledge or the dissemination of knowledge.

What is scholarship