The nursing literature reveals an expected shortage of faculty and nurses. In September 2011, the AACN reported a national nursing faculty shortage of 7.7% . U. S. nursing schools turned away 67,563 qualified applicants from baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs in 2010 due to insufficient number of faculty. This survey of 605 nursing schools (baccalaureate and/or graduate programs) reported a need to create an additional 104 faculty positions to accommodate student demand. The purpose of this article is two-fold: summarize the major role responsibilities of full-time faculty in a pre-licensure nursing program and encourage RNs to pursue this career path. The opportunity to teach one-on-one with nursing students is very rewarding. The role is very flexible and inspires autonomous, self-directed individuals. This rewarding career will enable one to conduct research and publish articles. The articleââ¬â¢s aim is to encourage RNs to teach nursing by discussing the interview process, contractual role responsibilities, and the peer review process one will experience in this role.
Joan R Dugas
Role Responsibilities of Full-Time Faculty in a Pre-licensure Nursing Program
Last date updated on September, 2024
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