Understanding Factors Influencing Nursing Faculty Departure and Intentions

Keywords

job satisfaction; nursing education, nursing faculty shortage, retention, workload

Abstract

Background:

There is a known shortage of nursing faculty in academia. Understanding factors influencing the shortage will help to develop strategies to reduce it.

Purpose:

The purpose was to identify the underlying factors influencing the decisions of current and former nursing faculty to leave or consider leaving their teaching roles.

Methods:

A cross-sectional state-level survey was distributed to licensed registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses. The survey covered demographics, employment status, compensation, tenure, mentorship experiences, and significant factors affecting their decision-making.

Results:

Of 496 nursing faculty responses (221 current, 275 former), low compensation, unrealistic workload, retirement, lack of appreciation, and personal/family issues were noted as significant reasons for leaving or considering departure.

Conclusions:

The study gives voice to various factors influencing nursing faculty’s intention to leave and emphasizes the need to address issues of compensation, workload, and mentorship to mitigate faculty shortages.

Original Publication Citation

Anderson, Matthew DNP, APRN, FNP-C; Taylor, Noelle DNP, APRN, FNP-C; Rowley, Tom DNP,APRN,FNP-C; Owens, Chase RN; Iacob, Eli PhD, MSCI, MSTAT. Understanding Factors Influencing Nursing Faculty Departure and Intentions. Nurse Educator ():10.1097/NNE.0000000000001612, February 02, 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001612

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2024-02-02

Publisher

Nurse Educator

Language

English

College

Nursing

University Standing at Time of Publication

Assistant Professor

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