Conference Presentations: Reflecting on the Learning Opportunities

Research productivity is a major indicator of Higher Educational Institutions’ (HEI) academic performance. Therefore the increased focus on research productivity, places an expectation on academics to publish their research initiatives, ideas and developments within their scope of work or area of interest. The notion of research productivity also appears to have a significant influence on academic status. Nursing academics also are compelled to meet this requirement by undertaking higher degrees, including PhD or other doctoral studies. This paper articulates a nurse academic’s reflection of presenting her doctoral thesis at an International Conference and also serves to encourage students to embrace the research dissemination process