Stephanie Jeffers1, Bette Mariani. 1. About the Authors Stephanie Jeffers, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania. Bette Mariani, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor, Villanova University College of Nursing, Pennsylvania. For more information, contact Dr. Jeffers at sjeffers@mail.widener.edu.The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Abstract
AIM: The purpose of this mixed-method study was to explore the influence of a formal mentoring program on career satisfaction of novice full-time nurse faculty in academia. BACKGROUND: The transition from the role of clinician to faculty in an academic setting can be challenging for novice nurse faculty. METHOD: A link to an electronic survey with open-ended questions was emailed to 1435 participants. RESULTS: The response rate was 17.6 percent (N = 124). Mean scores were obtained, and independent t-test were computed to compare scores of faculty who had participated in a mentoring program with scores of nonparticipants. Content analysis of the open-ended answers was conducted, and common themes were identified. CONCLUSION: By examining characteristics that contribute to the success of novice nursing faculty, recruitment and retention of faculty may improve, which is essential due to the worsening nursing faculty shortage.
AIM: The purpose of this mixed-method study was to explore the influence of a formal mentoring program on career satisfaction of novice full-time nurse faculty in academia. BACKGROUND: The transition from the role of clinician to faculty in an academic setting can be challenging for novice nurse faculty. METHOD: A link to an electronic survey with open-ended questions was emailed to 1435 participants. RESULTS: The response rate was 17.6 percent (N = 124). Mean scores were obtained, and independent t-test were computed to compare scores of faculty who had participated in a mentoring program with scores of nonparticipants. Content analysis of the open-ended answers was conducted, and common themes were identified. CONCLUSION: By examining characteristics that contribute to the success of novice nursing faculty, recruitment and retention of faculty may improve, which is essential due to the worsening nursing faculty shortage.