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Preparing nurses for the new world order: a faculty development focus.
Anne McNamara1, Cheryl Roat, Mori Kemper
1Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ 85017, USA. anne.mcnamara@gcu.edu
Nursing faculty require advanced teaching skills to prepare students for modern healthcare demands. Comprehensive faculty development initiatives are crucial for enhancing nursing education and closing the practice gap.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Faculty Development
- Healthcare Workforce Training
Background:
- The evolving healthcare landscape necessitates nursing faculty possess advanced teaching and coaching competencies.
- Effective classroom management and innovative learning modalities are vital for developing critical thinking in nursing students.
- Bridging the education-practice gap requires nurses to make informed patient care decisions based on research evidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical need for nursing faculty competence in teaching and coaching.
- To emphasize the importance of innovative learning modalities for critical thinking.
- To underscore the role of faculty development in preparing nurses for contemporary healthcare challenges.
Main Methods:
- Grand Canyon University's College of Nursing implemented a systematic faculty development initiative.
- Focus on creating faculty excellence through comprehensive programs.
- Integration of university support, policy, and resources.
Main Results:
- Faculty competence has been prioritized to ensure quality student outcomes.
- A systematic process for faculty excellence has been embraced.
- University support is essential for faculty development.
Conclusions:
- Developing nursing faculty is essential for preparing nurses for the 'new world order' in healthcare.
- Comprehensive faculty development initiatives are key to closing the education-practice gap.
- Sustained university support is critical for fostering faculty excellence and improving nursing education.

