Research article summary (published 30 Jul 2009):

Voices of experience: reflections of nurse educators.

Full Abstract

BACKGROUND: Recent data reported by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing suggest that nursing education is experiencing a continued increase in applicants. However, because of a faculty shortage, many qualified students are denied enrollment. Strategies that would encourage individuals to consider a career in nursing education would somewhat alleviate applicant restrictions. METHODS: A descriptive phenomenological study was conducted exploring experienced baccalaureate educators' perspectives. Questions were posed about their role experiences. Analysis was conducted with van Manen's procedural steps for examination. RESULTS: Emergent themes were identified. These themes, reflective of the educators' experience, offer insight and guidance to novice educators striving for success. CONCLUSION: To alleviate the nursing shortage, increased efforts should be directed toward encouraging qualified individuals to pursue a career as a nurse educator and mentoring those who are novices. The wisdom gleaned from experienced nurse educators may help achieve these goals. Copyright 2009, SLACK Incorporated.

Author information

Author/s: Dattilo, JoEllen (J); Brewer, M Kathleen (MK); Streit, Linda (L);

Affiliation: Georgia Baptist Colege of Nursing of Mercer University, Mercer University, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of continuing education in nursing (J Contin Educ Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 40 (issue 8) : pp 367-70

Dates: Created 2009/08/17; Completed 2009/10/08;

PMID: 19681574, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/8/2009, IMS Date: )

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Attitude of Health Personnel Education, Nursing - manpower Faculty, Nursing

Faculty, Nursing Humans Professional Competence

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