Faculty positions as a career choice for professionals--Part I
AANA Journal
|June 1, 1991
Summary
This study explores why professionals, particularly Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), pursue faculty positions. It examines demographic and career factors influencing this career choice for educators.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education
- Professional Career Development
Background:
- Faculty recruitment is crucial for educational institutions.
- Understanding motivations for entering academia is essential for strategic planning.
- The study addresses a gap in understanding career transitions into faculty roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the reasons professionals choose faculty positions.
- To determine factors influencing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to become or not become educators.
- To analyze demographic, life cycle, and motivational factors for academic careers.
Main Methods:
- Nationwide study examining demographic and career factors.
- Comparison of graduate-prepared CRNAs, nursing faculty, higher education faculty, and nursing service personnel.
- Analysis of educational backgrounds and salary data.
Main Results:
- CRNA faculty were observed to be older than practicing CRNAs.
- CRNA faculty possessed diverse advanced degrees, with significant percentages in nurse anesthesia, education, and nursing.
- Undergraduate degrees were predominantly in nursing, with a smaller proportion in nurse anesthesia.
- Salaries for CRNA faculty and practicing CRNAs were found to be comparable.
Conclusions:
- The study provides insights into the profile of CRNA faculty.
- Findings can inform recruitment strategies for nurse anesthesia programs and academic institutions.
- Understanding career motivations is key to attracting and retaining faculty.
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