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Managing scholarship in the faculty role
1Ohio University, School of Nursing, Athens 45701, USA.
Background:
This article was written to describe approaches the author used that ultimately resulted in tenure and promotion.
Method:
Self-reflection was used to identify the progressive steps that lead to being tenured and promoted.
Results:
This article describes the key factors to remember in gaining promotion and tenured status. Personal experiences and life philosophy describe the essence of the steps taken.
Conclusion:
Achieving tenure and promotion, while never easy, is best accomplished with a clear vision of the desired outcomes, a plan that allows incorporation of alternative opportunities, willingness to persevere in the face of obstacles, and the ability to see humor in the midst of turmoil.