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NEXus: Making Efficient Use of Limited Resources
Barbara K Haas1, Debra D Mark2, Sandra A LeVasseur2
1Braithwaite Professor of Nursing, Executive Director of School of Nursing; Associate Dean, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX 75799..
The Nursing Education Exchange (NEXus) addresses the shortage of doctoral nursing faculty by enabling resource sharing among institutions. This collaborative model enhances doctoral nursing education despite financial constraints.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education Administration
Background:
- Doctoral nursing programs face faculty shortages and resource limitations.
- High-quality education is challenged by these constraints.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the Nursing Education Exchange (NEXus) as a solution for resource sharing.
- To detail NEXus's origins, evolution, financial aspects, and implementation.
Main Methods:
- Overview of the NEXus collaborative model.
- Presentation of growth metrics and course offerings.
- Inclusion of four exemplars and a recent collaboration.
Main Results:
- NEXus has grown significantly since 2007, with 20 member schools by 2015.
- Currently offers over 160 courses across 14 clusters.
- Formalized collaboration with the National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence.
Conclusions:
- NEXus provides an optimal resource-sharing model for doctoral nursing education.
- It addresses faculty shortages and financial constraints effectively.
- Facilitates faculty preparation for an aging population.
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