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Matthew Anderson1, Noelle Taylor, Tom Rowley
1Author Affiliations: Assistant Teaching Professor, College of Nursing, Brigham Young University, Provo (Dr Anderson); Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Utah Valley University, Orem (Dr Taylor); Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City (Dr Rowley); Research Assistant, Brigham Young University, Provo (Mr Owens) Research Assistant Professor, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah (Dr Iacob).
Background:
There is a known shortage of nursing faculty in academia. Understanding factors influencing the shortage will help to develop strategies to reduce it.
Purpose:
The purpose was to identify the underlying factors influencing the decisions of current and former nursing faculty to leave or consider leaving their teaching roles.
Methods:
A cross-sectional state-level survey was distributed to licensed registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses. The survey covered demographics, employment status, compensation, tenure, mentorship experiences, and significant factors affecting their decision-making.
Results:
Of 496 nursing faculty responses (221 current, 275 former), low compensation, unrealistic workload, retirement, lack of appreciation, and personal/family issues were noted as significant reasons for leaving or considering departure.
Conclusions:
The study gives voice to various factors influencing nursing faculty's intention to leave and emphasizes the need to address issues of compensation, workload, and mentorship to mitigate faculty shortages.
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