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The nursing faculty shortage: hospitals take action
Trustee : the Journal for Hospital Governing Boards
|December 14, 2004
Summary
The nursing shortage is worsening as experienced faculty retire. Hospitals are developing innovative strategies to recruit and retain nursing educators to fill this critical gap.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- A significant nursing shortage exists, impacting patient care.
- The aging nursing faculty population and retirement trends exacerbate this shortage.
- A critical void in nursing education is emerging due to faculty attrition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how hospitals are addressing the shortage of nursing faculty.
- To identify coping mechanisms employed by healthcare institutions facing educator deficits.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of hospital strategies.
- Case studies of innovative recruitment and retention programs for nursing educators.
Main Results:
- Hospitals are implementing diverse approaches to attract and retain nursing faculty.
- Emerging strategies include mentorship programs, flexible work arrangements, and partnerships with academic institutions.
Conclusions:
- Proactive and adaptive strategies are essential for hospitals to mitigate the nursing faculty shortage.
- Addressing faculty shortages is crucial for sustaining the nursing profession and ensuring future workforce capacity.