Abstract

Deans of nursing hold a unique position for the future of the profession. Few others have the potential to bring about change within the academic setting, or hold such a strong influence on the future of nursing and on our students. Current statistics reveal multiple vacancies in nursing dean positions. Further understanding of how nursing deans begin their role, attain their identity as dean, and successfully execute this important position is needed to recruit and retain strong leaders who have the methods and skills to develop and support the advancement of the nursing profession. Understanding the process of becoming nursing dean can advance knowledge development in the profession as it applies to retention and recruitment of nurse administrators.

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the essence of the lived experience for those who have recently advanced to academic dean of nursing. Theories of identity, human becoming and role transition were referenced as conceptual underpinnings for the study. The interpretive phenomenological approach of van Manen guided the inquiry and data analysis. The overarching research question was: What is the lived experience of a novice nursing dean?

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3601585; ProQuest document ID: 1466598996. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Melissa R. Bouws, PhD

Sigma Membership

Kappa Epsilon at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Phenomenology

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Nursing Education, Academic Deans, Nursing Leaders

Advisor

Lori Candela

Second Advisor

Carolyn Yucha

Third Advisor

Tish Smyer

Fourth Advisor

Leanne Putney

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Degree Year

2013

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-10-18

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