Hi Jan. Unfortunately, my perspective is limited as I have not personally worked in academia; however, I am a nurse educator at a medical center and can speak from that perspective. In my first year as an educator, I learned that it is important to base my education on protocols and policies, as this helps to establish the validity of the…[Read more]

Hi Jennifer. As a clinical educator in an academic medical center and a DNP student, I have considered pursuing a career in academia after obtaining my DNP degree. I believe a career in academia could help address the nursing faculty shortage and better prepare nurse graduates for their professional practice. Given the current and future shortage…[Read more]