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Key considerations for moving to a nurse faculty role: A dean's perspective
Julie Marfell1, Patricia C Mc Mullen2, Marie-Eileen Onieal1
1Frontier Nursing University, Kentucky.
Summary
Expert nurse practitioners transitioning to education roles requires careful consideration of teaching rewards, practice similarities, and faculty support. This guide offers insights for faculty candidates navigating the hiring process.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- Expert nurse practitioners (NPs) are crucial for educating the next generation of nurses.
- A transition from clinical practice to academia presents unique challenges and opportunities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline key considerations for expert clinicians moving into nurse educator roles.
- To provide guidance on the faculty hiring process for both candidates and institutions.
Main Methods:
- The article presents a dean's perspective on the transition from expert clinician to nurse educator.
- It includes reflections on the rewards of teaching and the parallels between clinical practice and education.
- Discussion covers essential faculty support and role responsibilities.
Main Results:
- Successful transition involves understanding teaching rewards and educational responsibilities.
- Recognizing similarities between clinical practice and education facilitates role adaptation.
- Faculty support systems are vital for new educators.
Conclusions:
- Expert nurse practitioners can successfully transition to educator roles with proper preparation and support.
- Understanding the hiring process, including interview questions, is essential for faculty candidates.
- This transition benefits both the individual NP and the future of nursing education.
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