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Socialization of Master's-Prepared Novice Nurse Faculty: Their Lived Experiences
Lakeisha N Nicholls1, Glenda B Kelman
1About the Authors Lakeisha N. Nicholls, DNS, RN, is an assistant professor, Pace University Lienhard School of Nursing, Pleasantville, New York. Glenda B. Kelman, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, is chair and professor, Russell Sage College Department of Nursing, Troy, New York. Contact Dr. Nicholls at lakeishanicholls@gmail.com .
Aim:
The aim of this study was to explore the lived experience of novice nurse faculty's socialization to academia.
Background:
Socialization is a process that enables individuals to acquire the inherent roles, standards, rules, and values inherent of a group. Given the complexity of the faculty role, socialization is essential for novice nurse educators.
Method:
A descriptive, qualitative study was conducted employing Colaizzi's phenomenological method of data analysis.
Results:
Eight themes emerged: lack of structure, the blind spot, distinctive experiences, acceptance and validation, continually evolving-learning as you go, the wish list, new role challenges, and self-revelation.
Conclusion:
These findings increase our understanding of the challenges experienced by novice nursing faculty as they are socialized to their new roles. The findings can inform strategies to improve the socialization experience and faculty retention.
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