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A critical review of current nursing faculty practice
M J Sawyer1, I M Alexander, L Gordon
1Yale University School of Nursing, USA.
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|April 5, 2002
Summary
Nursing faculty practice is crucial but faces challenges like workload and compensation. More research is needed to demonstrate its value and integrate diverse roles effectively.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Faculty Practice Models
- Healthcare Delivery
Background:
- Faculty practice is increasingly expected in nursing schools.
- Models of faculty practice vary, presenting unique opportunities and challenges.
- Existing literature requires critical examination to understand faculty practice's role.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review nursing faculty practice literature.
- To evaluate faculty practice models using NONPF guidelines.
- To identify strengths, weaknesses, and barriers in faculty practice.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search of CINAHL and Medline.
- Inclusion of 35 articles detailing faculty practice models.
- Application of National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) monographs for review.
Main Results:
- Faculty practice is integral to nursing roles, but workload and compensation are significant barriers.
- The demonstrated value of faculty practice expertise requires further evidence.
- Integrating practitioner, educator, and researcher roles remains challenging.
Conclusions:
- Faculty practice provides educational and research benefits for students and faculty.
- It offers valuable community healthcare services and practice sites.
- Enhanced data collection and analysis are essential to leverage research opportunities in faculty practice.