Abstract
Along with the significant shortage of registered nurses, the United States is also experiencing a serious shortage of nursing faculty. Despite the high demand for nurses, many nursing programs are unable to accept all qualified students due to this shortage. This essay identifies reasons why nurse educators are leaving the academic setting and why there are fewer qualified and willing candidates to fill the vacant positions. In addition to discussion of the problem, practical strategies for recruitment and retention are proposed. Through appropriate planning and leadership, there are many practical solutions that can be implemented in the workplace setting to cultivate a work environment for the continued growth and retention of nurse educators.
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Hawkins, A., Frander, E., & Lewis, S. (2012). Cultivating an Environment for Continued Growth in Nurse Educators. Perspectives In Learning, 13 (1). Retrieved from https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/pil/vol13/iss1/10
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