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Cognitive dissonance experienced by nurse practitioner faculty.

Holly B Fontenot1, Joellen W Hawkins, Josie A Weiss

  • 1William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467, USA. holly.fontenot@bc.edu

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Nurse practitioner faculty experience cognitive dissonance due to mismatched rewards and compensation. Addressing these expectations may improve workload balance and faculty satisfaction.

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Published on: June 21, 2010

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

  • Cognitive dissonance is a psychological phenomenon impacting professionals.
  • Understanding its role in academia is crucial for faculty well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore cognitive dissonance experienced by nurse practitioner (NP) faculty.
  • To identify factors contributing to this dissonance in academic settings.

Main Methods:

  • Online survey distributed to NP faculty members.
  • Qualitative data collection on personal experiences with cognitive dissonance.

Main Results:

  • NP faculty reported dissonance stemming from discrepancies between rewarded and compensated expectations.
  • A significant gap exists between perceived value and actual remuneration for certain faculty roles.

Conclusions:

  • Unrealistic expectations for NP faculty across practice, research, teaching, and service contribute to workload challenges.
  • Recommendations include re-evaluating faculty expectations and potentially creating specialized clinical tracks.