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Adjunct faculty development: reported needs and innovative solutions
MaryAnn O Forbes1, Mary T Hickey, Jane White
1School of Nursing, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, USA. forbes@adelphi.edu <forbes@adelphi.edu>
Summary
Addressing the nursing shortage requires more faculty. Schools are surveying adjunct nursing faculty to understand their needs and improve job satisfaction, which is key for retaining these essential educators.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Nursing faculty shortages impact enrollment capacity.
- Adjunct faculty are crucial for meeting increased teaching demands.
- Limited research exists on adjunct nursing faculty development needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the development needs of adjunct nursing faculty.
- To inform initiatives aimed at retaining qualified adjunct faculty.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted to gather data on adjunct faculty needs.
- Findings from the survey guided the implementation of new initiatives.
Main Results:
- The study identified specific development needs of adjunct nursing faculty.
- Initiatives were developed based on survey results to enhance faculty retention.
Conclusions:
- Meeting the development needs of adjunct faculty is essential for their retention.
- Proactive strategies are necessary to maintain a qualified pool of nursing educators.
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