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An application of nursing faculty practice: clinical camps
1Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|April 1, 1994
Summary
Clinical practice integration in nursing faculty roles faces barriers. Clinical camps offer a viable solution for faculty practice, enhancing teaching, collaboration, and research opportunities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Practice Integration
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Nursing faculty roles increasingly expect clinical practice integration, yet many faculties do not engage in practice.
- Barriers include time constraints, lack of academic value, and absence in tenure/promotion criteria.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of clinical camps as a venue for nursing faculty practice.
- To identify the benefits of clinical camps for faculty, students, and healthcare agencies.
Main Methods:
- The study argues for the necessity of individual intent, adaptability, and creativity for successful faculty practice.
- Clinical camps are presented as a potential solution to facilitate faculty engagement in clinical settings.
Main Results:
- Clinical camps can provide opportunities for clinical teaching.
- They foster collegial relationships between faculty and healthcare agencies.
- These camps serve as valuable sites for faculty research and positive faculty-student interactions.
Conclusions:
- Clinical camps are a viable and recommended venue for nursing faculty practice.
- Implementing clinical camps can address challenges in integrating practice into faculty roles.
- These settings support multifaceted professional development for nursing faculty.