Abstract

Nursing faculty shortage is a critical issue that required investigating because the demand for producing nurses is increasing. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the phenomenon of why nursing academia is attractive to practicing nurses. Using a phenomenological research design, the study focused on exploring the lived experiences of 20 practicing nurses in the teaching profession. Written reflections and semi-structured interviews were used to gather the data. The major findings of the study provided insights into the participants' passion for teaching and continuous learning. The themes that emerged as viable and sustainable recruitment and retention strategies are: (a) desirable working environment, (b) mentorship, and (c) collaborative relationships. All the participants perceived teaching as a privilege.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3411118; ProQuest document ID: 520390133. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Edna R. Magpantay-Monroe, EdD, APRN

Sigma Membership

Gamma Psi at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Phenomenology

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Nursing Faculty, High Education in Nursing, Nursing Shortage, Sustainable Recruitment

Advisor

Lisa I. Hager

Second Advisor

Heath Boice-Pardee

Third Advisor

Barbara Trent

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

University of Phoenix

Degree Year

2009

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-02-24

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