An evaluation of state-based support-for-service programs targeting nurse faculty.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Aim
The aim of the study was to assess how state-based support-for-service (SFS) programs are used by deans and directors of nursing programs and to evaluate their perceived impact.Background
Given projected nurse faculty shortages, stakeholders are looking for ways to address the maldistribution and shortage of nurse faculty. One state-level strategy is the implementation of loan repayment and scholarship programs, which incentivize individuals with, or currently pursuing, graduate degrees to become or remain nurse faculty.Method
This study used a mixed-method and multilevel approach to assess the impact of SFS programs in seven states.Results
Programs are perceived to affect both recruitment and retention of faculty and play a role in increasing the educational qualifications of current nurse faculty.Conclusion
Nurse educators need to be aware of SFS programs and how best to use them to support nurse faculty.Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Morgan, JC; Oermann, MH; Pathman, DE; Lynn, MR; Konrad, TR; Farrar, BD; Barmon, C
Published Date
- September 2014
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 35 / 5
Start / End Page
- 280 - 286
PubMed ID
- 25291922
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1536-5026
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.5480/14-1383
Language
- eng