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1School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170, USA. lplewall@uncg.edu
Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS
|October 24, 2002
Summary
Clinical nurse specialists can transition to academic nursing roles, leveraging their clinical expertise. Consider faculty position requirements and educational environments for a rewarding career change.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Impending retirement of nursing faculty necessitates recruitment.
- Clinical nurse specialists (CNS) are potential candidates for faculty positions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To guide clinical nurse specialists considering academic nursing careers.
- To outline key considerations for transitioning into faculty roles.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of factors influencing faculty role suitability.
- Exploration of academic responsibilities for new faculty.
Main Results:
- Successful transition requires evaluating institutional philosophy and job specifics.
- Key responsibilities include classroom and clinical teaching, student mentorship, and understanding accreditation.
Conclusions:
- Academic nursing offers a fulfilling pathway for CNSs to apply their skills.
- Expertise in clinical knowledge and education is transferable to nursing academia.