Perceptions of Burnout Among Nursing Faculty: A Qualitative Study
Mayantoinette Watson1, LynLee Morgan1, Marion Patti1
1USM School of Professional Nursing Practice.
Workplace Health & Safety
|August 12, 2025
Summary
Nursing faculty burnout is high, driven by incivility and workload. Solutions include reducing workloads, boosting mental health support, and improving institutional aid to retain faculty.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Academic Medicine
- Faculty Well-being
Background:
- Nursing faculty burnout is a significant issue, affecting 82% of U.S. faculty.
- Limited qualitative research exists on factors contributing to nursing faculty burnout.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nursing faculty's perceptions of burnout contributors.
- To identify strategies for mitigating burnout in nursing academia.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive design.
- Semi-structured interviews with 15 academic nursing faculty.
- Content analysis and coding of interview data.
Main Results:
- Key burnout factors: faculty and student incivility, heavy workloads, lack of institutional support.
- Mitigation strategies: reduced workloads, better mental health resources, financial stability.
Conclusions:
- Addressing incivility is vital for a positive academic environment.
- Interventions for mental well-being and work conditions are crucial for faculty retention.
- Combating burnout strengthens the nursing profession and improves patient care.
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