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1Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic-Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.
This study highlights the need for clinical faculty development in nursing education. A collaborative program between an academic medical center and nursing schools provided essential updates on clinical practice and systems.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Academic Medicine
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Traditional nursing faculty development often emphasizes classroom teaching expertise within academic institutions.
- Nursing faculty require specialized development to stay current with clinical practice changes in healthcare settings.
- Challenges arise when faculty lack consistent bedside experience and clinical site engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a collaborative model for clinical nursing faculty development.
- To address the unique learning needs of nursing faculty engaged in clinical education.
- To foster stronger partnerships between academic medical centers and nursing schools.
Main Methods:
- A large academic medical center partnered with nursing schools to create faculty development opportunities.
- A dedicated 'clinical facility faculty day' was designed and implemented.
- Content included updates on institutional practice changes, electronic health records, and operational policies.
Main Results:
- Faculty received crucial information on clinical practice updates and new documentation systems.
- Networking opportunities facilitated connections between nursing faculty and healthcare leadership.
- Anecdotal feedback indicated the value of the faculty development day.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative initiatives between academic medical centers and nursing schools are effective for clinical faculty development.
- Regularly scheduled faculty development days are vital for maintaining clinical competency and adapting to healthcare changes.
- Strengthening the link between clinical practice and nursing education enhances the quality of student training.
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