Author:
Vanderzwan Kathryn J.,Hiller Amy,Carlucci Melissa,Amusina Olga,Ryan Catherine,Krassa Teresa,McPherson Sara,Tozer Carla M.,Quinn Laurie,Kent Denise
Abstract
Background:
With the current ongoing nurse faculty shortage, mentorship can aid in career advancement, promotion, and retention for clinical assistant professors (CAPs) when hiring clinical-track faculty.
Method:
The organization, experiences, and outcomes of a CAP mentorship workgroup within a multi-campus research-intensive college of nursing are described.
Results:
The CAP mentorship workgroup was guided by senior faculty and met monthly to provide CAPs with a better understanding of the promotion process, motivation to pursue scholarship, and peer support. Through this workgroup, seven CAPs have completed their probationary review process, two CAPs are in the process of being promoted to clinical associate professors, and more than 90% of CAPs have been retained.
Conclusion:
Mentorship for clinical-track faculty can positively influence faculty productivity and aid in CAP retention, which contributes to the success of nursing programs.
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J Nurs Educ
. 2023;62(3):183–186.]
Subject
Education,General Nursing
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