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Strategies Adopted by Novice Nurse Educators to Facilitate Their Transition From Practice to Academia: A Qualitative Study in Ghana
| Content Provider | SAGE Publishing |
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| Author | Laari, Timothy Tienbia Apiribu, Felix Gazari, Timothy Akor, Moses Haruna Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah Atanuriba, Gideon Awenabisa Kuunibe, Joseph Kuufaakang Amooba, Philemon Adoliwine |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Abstract | IntroductionThe successful transition of nurses from clinical practice to academia is essential to the training of a proficient future nursing workforce. However, deprived of requisite support and guidance, novice nurse educators often find the transition from bedside nursing practice to the classroom challenging and hence, adopt some coping strategies to facilitate their transition. Yet, little is known about the strategies adopted by Ghanaian novice nurse educators to facilitate their transition.ObjectiveThis study explored the strategies adopted by novice nurse educators to facilitate their transition from practice to academia in three nursing training colleges in Ghana.MethodsThis study adopted a descriptive qualitative study design. The study used a purposive sampling technique to recruit 12 novice nurse educators. Data were generated through individual in-depth interviews using a semistructured interview guide. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed manually through thematic analysis.ResultsNovice nurse educators adopted a wide range of strategies to facilitate their transition from practice to academia. Four major themes emerged: (1) seeking support from peers, (2) attending workshops and conferences, (3) relying on performance appraisal and feedback, and (4) applying past clinical nursing knowledge.ConclusionThe strategies adopted to facilitate the transition were mostly self-inspired and informal, which calls for more formal and evidence-based strategies to facilitate the transition process. College authorities must create, or adopt and modify faculty mentorship models to mentor novice nurse educators, develop and implement college-specific orientation programmes for novice nurse educators, and implement regular online tutor appraisals by students. |
| Related Links | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/23779608211035209?download=true |
| ISSN | 23779608 |
| Volume Number | 7 |
| Journal | SAGE Open Nursing (SON) |
| e-ISSN | 23779608 |
| DOI | 10.1177/23779608211035209 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Sage Publications CA |
| Publisher Date | 2021-09-17 |
| Publisher Place | Los Angeles |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | © The Author(s) 2021 |
| Subject Keyword | academia novice nurse educators transition practice strategies facilitate |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Nursing |
