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1School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Education, Health and Science, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. bev.turnbull@cdu.edu.au
International Journal of Nursing Practice
|December 7, 2010
Summary
Mentoring can enhance nursing academics' scholarly productivity, but it requires strong leadership and institutional support. A well-established mentoring culture is crucial for academic development in nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Academic Scholarship
- Mentorship Programs
Background:
- Nursing academics face increasing pressure to improve scholarly productivity.
- Existing mentoring structures may not adequately support academic development in nursing.
- Tertiary institutions have specific expectations for academic staff scholarship.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nursing academics' experiences with mentoring and its impact on scholarly productivity.
- To identify facilitators and barriers to developing scholarship within the nursing discipline.
- To understand the role of institutional culture in fostering academic mentorship.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study employing a hermeneutic phenomenological approach.
- In-depth exploration of participants' lived experiences with mentoring and scholarship.
- Analysis of experiences related to role modeling, guidance, and leadership in academia.
Main Results:
- Participants recognized the need for increased scholarship but lacked sufficient mentoring support.
- Quality mentoring was perceived as a facilitator for scholarly productivity.
- A supportive work environment and strong academic leadership are essential alongside mentoring.
- Mentoring alone cannot resolve systemic institutional issues.
Conclusions:
- The nursing discipline is undergoing a transition towards greater emphasis on scholarship.
- A robust culture of mentoring is not yet well-established in nursing academia.
- Changes are needed within both the nursing discipline and tertiary institutions to support academic development.
- Integrated strategies, including enhanced mentoring and institutional reform, are necessary.
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