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Anne M Krouse1, Kristen A McLaughlin, Rose Rossi
1About the Authors Anne M. Krouse, PhD, MBA, RN, is dean and professor, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania. Kristen A. McLaughlin, PhD, RN, is a PhD graduate, Widener University School of Nursing. Rose Rossi, PhD, RN, is associate dean for undergraduate programs and associate professor, Widener University School of Nursing. Mary Powell, PhD, RN, is associate dean for graduate programs and associate professor, Widener University School of Nursing. Wendy Black-Dorn, MSN, RN, CRNP, is a PhD student, Widener University School of Nursing. Bette Mariani, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, is vice dean for academic affairs and associate professor, Villanova University Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova, Pennsylvania. Barbara J. Patterson, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, is distinguished professor and associate dean for scholarship and inquiry, Widener University School of Nursing. Drs. Mariani and Patterson, Research Briefs editor and editor in chief of Nursing Education Perspectives, respectively, did not participate in review or decision for this article. For more information, contact Dr. Krouse at amkrouse@widener.edu .
Aim:
The primary purposes of the study were to describe nurse faculty administrators' experiences of rapid transition and disruption in nursing education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background:
The disruption and shift to remote learning for nursing education programs posed challenges for these administrators.
Method:
A descriptive survey methodology with a convenience sample was used with the Four Cs of Disaster Partnering framework.
Results:
The findings revealed that key elements of the Four Cs framework played a role in the successful adaptation to new learning environment realities. Time was an overarching finding. Connectedness with faculty, staff, and students was a significant challenge.
Conclusion:
The application of the Four Cs of Disaster Partnering framework demonstrated utility for examining academic nurse administrators' preparedness.
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