Assessing school readiness for a practice arrangement using decision tree methodology

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Faculty practice arrangements are increasingly relevant for nursing schools.
• Assessing the feasibility of such arrangements requires a structured approach.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a decision-tree methodology for schools to evaluate the appropriateness of faculty practice arrangements.
• To guide schools in determining if a faculty practice is suitable for their specific context and timing.

Main Methods:

• Development of a systematic decision-tree framework.
• Inclusion of key questions addressing institutional mission, faculty interest, and administrative support.
• Evaluation of common practice models: Integration/Nursing Center and Organizational Contracting/Entrepreneurship.