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Chapter 8: Othering in academia: An imperative for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Abstract

This item record pertains to an excerpt from A Nurse's Step-by-Step Guide to Transitioning to an Academic Role, which is provided free of charge by the publisher.

About this book:

Starting any new professional endeavor can be as challenging and overwhelming as it is exciting. Moving from practice to education can further amplify the uncertainty. Academia is a whole different world, which means a unique new culture, different priorities, and a complete change in your day-to-day work life. Lucky for your soon-to-be students, you already know what it takes to be a strong, competent clinician. You just need to transfer that knowledge to future nursing professionals.

A Nurse's Step-by-Step Guide to Transitioning to an Academic Role gives you a detailed road map for a successful transition to academia. Using a conversational tone and highly practical tools, author Mercy Ngosa Mumba explains how to:

· Understand different types of academic appointments

· Connect with colleagues and students

· Juggle various academic responsibilities

· Manage your time and stress

· Contribute to a more equitable institutional culture

This book will help you draw upon your strengths to create a successful and satisfying academic career that supports the nursing profession. It offers crucial guidance in learning how to balance competing priorities and avoid burnout. You will learn to not just survive but thrive in academia!

To purchase the entire book from the publisher, click here.

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Description

This item record contains: Chapter 8, two templates, and an Author Bio.

Author Details

Mercy Ngosa Mumba, PhD, RN, CMSRN, FAAN, is an Associate Professor in the Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama and serves as a United Nations liaison for Sigma. An award-winning scientist, philanthropist, and published author, Mumba conducts research focused on substance use disorders, addictive behaviors, and their comorbid mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety.

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Omega

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA

Type

Book Chapter

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nursing, Academia, Higher Education, Teaching, Tenure, Career Change, Research, Networking and Collaboration

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License.

Publisher

Sigma Theta Tau International

Version

Publisher's Version

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Review Type

None: Professionally Edited Material

Acquisition

Publisher-submission

Date of Issue

2022

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