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From bedside to classroom: the nurse educator transition model.
1Creighton University School of Nursing, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. aschoening@creighton.edu
This study developed the Nurse Educator Transition (NET) model, outlining four phases of role change for nurses moving into education. The findings support improved training and mentorship for new nurse faculty.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Qualitative Research
- Grounded Theory
Background:
- Addressing the critical shortage of qualified nurse educators in the U.S. is vital for nursing program capacity.
- Nursing schools encounter significant challenges in recruiting and retaining faculty.
- A robust pipeline of nurse educators is essential to mitigate current staff nurse and faculty deficits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a theoretical model describing the social process of role transition from nurse to nurse educator.
- To provide a framework for understanding the experiences of nurses entering academia.
- To inform strategies for supporting nurse educators during their transition.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory methodology was employed.
- Purposive and theoretical sampling techniques were utilized.
- Data were collected from 20 nurse educators in Midwest baccalaureate nursing programs.
Main Results:
- The Nurse Educator Transition (NET) model was generated.
- The model delineates four distinct phases: Anticipatory/Expectation, Disorientation, Information-Seeking, and Identity Formation.
- These phases capture the dynamic process of transitioning into a nurse educator role.
Conclusions:
- Formal pedagogical education should be integrated into graduate nursing curricula.
- Evidence-based orientation and mentorship programs for novice nurse faculty are recommended.
- These recommendations aim to enhance the transition and retention of nurse educators.
