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Post graduate study is a long, long road. I am eager to get onto a PhD program but because I don't have an undergraduate degree and I was 'traditionally' trained I have a long journey to 'prove' that I am capable and intelligent enough to be admitted into a program of study.
This is what I find most amusing about Universities, they are only interested in students who they know before commencement of a program of study will be capable of passing the grade. What does that say about the tutors? is it not a challenge to bring a student through a program of study and know that your input has given them the knowledge they want?
I am also confused at the suggestion that after 19 years in nursing and midwifery, I am somehow not intelligent enough to be able to complete a masters in research or PhD program. It makes me wonder how many perfectly capable nurses and midwives are there in the profession who have received the suggestion they are not good enough and so have felt immediately not worthwhile and dis empowered as a result?
It is challenging undertaking post graduate study but it is stimulating and rewarding. I don't know that it would have changed the way that I practised my midwifery but it has given me more knowledge and knowledge as we know is power!
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Good luck...whatever you do. NB: a phd isn't about intelligence...it's about stickability.
Congratulations on gaining your diploma. I am yet to complete mine, should be there by the end of the year, I cant wait to complete my research project, but all in good time.
@ Sarah thanks very much and much of this can be put down to you!
Tania great to hear from you! How the heck are you and what are you going to be researching?
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