Narratives of Doctorally Prepared Faculty on Tenure Track: The Untold Stories
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Background: Transitioning to academia as a new faculty on tenure-track is multifaceted. During a global nursing shortage and the rising number of nursing faculty needed, careful attention must be given to the consideration of retaining nursing faculty.
Methods: A qualitative narrative design was used to explore doctorally prepared nursing faculty experiences with tenure-track. Viewed through the lens of postmodern feminism, 19 participants shared stories related to being a professional in academia striving for tenure status.
Results: Five themes of PhD and DNP faculty experiences on tenure-track were found: a team approach, balancing responsibilities, destructive criticism, I have value in academia, and mentorship and support. These themes existed under an umbrella storied pattern of needfulness.
Conclusion: The needs among faculty on tenure-track in nursing are similar, despite the achievement of a DNP or PhD. This emphasizes the necessity of uniformity related to appreciation and utilization of faculty, regardless of terminal degree.
