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Transition to Nursing Academia: A Positive Experience
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|July 30, 2019
Summary
Successful transition to nursing academia is possible. Key themes for new nurse educators include mentorship, collaboration, camaraderie, flexibility, and giving back.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Academic Nursing
- Faculty Development
Background:
- The global nursing shortage impacts both clinical practice and academic faculty positions.
- Clinical nurses transitioning to faculty roles may lack specific educational preparation, leading to stress.
- Existing literature often highlights negative experiences of this transition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the positive experiences of clinical nurses successfully transitioning into baccalaureate nurse educator roles.
- To identify key factors contributing to a successful transition into nursing academia.
- To provide insights for supporting novice nurse educators and academic departments.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing semistructured interviews.
- Eight clinical nurses who transitioned successfully into baccalaureate nurse educator roles were interviewed.
- Thematic analysis was employed to identify common themes.
Main Results:
- Four major themes emerged: Mentoring and Support, Collaboration, Camaraderie.
- Additional positive aspects identified include flexibility, independence, and contributing to future generations of nurses.
- These factors facilitate a positive transition experience.
Conclusions:
- Successful transition into nursing academia is achievable and influenced by supportive elements.
- Mentorship, collaboration, and a sense of community are crucial for novice nurse educators.
- Findings offer strategies for academic nursing departments to foster healthy work environments and improve retention of new faculty.
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