Nursing Faculty Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Pandemic Impact
• Faculty Well-being

Background:

• COVID-19 pandemic disrupted academic nursing roles.
• Concerns exist regarding faculty emotional well-being due to pandemic-related stress.
• Understanding faculty experiences is vital for academic nursing continuity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe nursing faculty experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• To explore the impact of the pandemic on academic and clinical roles.
• To assess faculty perceptions of institutional support and well-being.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive, quantitative study design was employed.
• Data collected included faculty perceptions of institutional support, burnout, satisfaction, and well-being.
• Student support needs and well-being were also examined.

Main Results:

• 117 quantitative and 49 qualitative responses were analyzed.
• Faculty perceived institutional support but reported negative well-being effects.
• Increased need for emotional support for students was noted, with low reported burnout.

Conclusions:

• Nursing faculty are essential, and pandemic stress impacts may be ongoing.
• Proactive and sustained institutional and personal support are necessary for faculty.
• Support enhances resilience, exceptional education, and student well-being.