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Exploring the Professional Quality of Life and Career Intentions of Nurse Faculty: A Cross-Sectional Study

Xiaoshan Z Gordy1, Britney Reulet, Xiaoqian Zhu

  • 1About the Authors Xiaoshan Z. Gordy, PhD, is associate professor and director, Sarah E. Allison Research Lab for Self-care and Wellness, School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Britney Reulet, EdD, is chair and associate professor, School of Health Related Professions, University of Mississippi Medical Center. Xiaoqian Zhu, PhD, is assistant professor, School of Population Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center. Margaret Jeanne Calcote, PhD, RN, is assistant professor and assistant dean, School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center. Angela Duck, PhD, RN, CNE, is professor and PhD in Nursing Program director, School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center. Tawanda McNair, EdD, MSN, RN, is assistant professor and program director, School of Health Related Professions, University of Mississippi Medical Center. Christy Savell, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE, is assistant teaching professor, School of Nursing, Mississippi State University. For more information, contact Dr. Gordy at xgordy@umc.edu .

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