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BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic turned the world upside down and highlighted multiple sources of trauma inherent in the role of dean or director of an academic nursing unit. METHOD: Experienced nursing deans (n = 3) identify common sources of trauma for nursing deans and directors, including a case example of traumatizing events and circumstances triggered by the pandemic. The concept of trauma-informed self-care is introduced and explored as an approach to achieving the goal of resilience and posttraumatic growth. RESULTS: Based on the Trauma-Informed Self-Care Measure-Revised, specific strategies for nursing deans and directors are recommended in three broad categories: (1) use of organizational resources; (2) observance of organizational protocols for employee support; and (3) dedication to stress management and work-life balance activities. CONCLUSION: To be a positive role model for faculty, staff, and students, nursing deans and directors would benefit from taking a trauma-informed approach to caring for themselves and others. [J Nurs Educ. 2023;62(8):450-453.].
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COVID-19 , Autocuidado , Humanos , COVID-19/epidemiologiaRESUMO
Through its publications, typically the catalogs and departmental materials, an institution establishes contractual obligations between it and students. While faculty are expected to keep current on policy changes, responsibility for knowing requirements ultimately remains with students. Faculty cannot be held personally liable for negligent, irresponsible, or capricious behavior of students. By keeping complete and accurate notes of advising and counseling sessions, faculty can avoid future disputes as well as protect themselves against claims of erroneous advising. Deans need to work closely with faculty and students to improve communication and to ensure that all know their rights. Clear communication will oftentimes avoid legal tangles.
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Educação em Enfermagem/legislação & jurisprudência , Educação em Enfermagem/organização & administração , Docentes de Enfermagem , Enfermeiros Administradores , Códigos de Ética , Escolaridade , Fidelidade a Diretrizes , Humanos , Relações Interprofissionais , Pesquisa em Educação em Enfermagem , Pesquisa Metodológica em Enfermagem , Política Organizacional , Privacidade , Estudantes de Enfermagem/psicologiaRESUMO
Many institutions need to employ GTAs, and students need the teaching experience that working as a GTA offers. Some recommendations to support a positive outcome are as follows: (1) GTAs should not make up a significantly large percentage of the total clinical faculty employed. Yet within reasonable limits, employ GTAs, wherever possible; (2) evaluate GTAs' performance on an ongoing as well as summative basis to be sure that they are meeting expectations set for providing instruction; and (3) hire new faculty members who worked previously as a GTA or in similar roles to ensure faculty succession with educators who are clinical experts.
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Educação de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem , Educação em Enfermagem/organização & administração , Docentes de Enfermagem/organização & administração , Seleção de Pessoal , Humanos , Pesquisa em Educação em Enfermagem , Pesquisa em Avaliação de EnfermagemRESUMO
Many new nursing leaders assuming deanships, assistant deanships, or interim deanships have limited education, experience, or background to prepare them to deal with workplace stress. To assist new deans and those aspiring to be deans, the authors of this department offer survival tips based on their personal experiences and insights. They address common issues such as time management, handling workplace bullying, and negotiating deadlines and assignments. The authors welcome counterpoint discussions with readers.
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Educação em Enfermagem/organização & administração , Docentes de Enfermagem , Estresse Psicológico/etiologia , Estresse Psicológico/prevenção & controle , Bullying/psicologia , Humanos , Controle Interno-Externo , Relações Interprofissionais , Negociação , Pesquisa Metodológica em Enfermagem , Gerenciamento do Tempo , Carga de Trabalho/psicologia , Local de Trabalho/psicologiaRESUMO
Many new nursing leaders assuming deanships, assistant deanships, or interim deanships have limited education, experience, or background to prepare them for the job. To assist new deans and those aspiring to be deans, the authors of this department offer survival tips based on their personal experiences and insights. They address common issues, challenges, and opportunities that face academic executive teams, such as negotiating an executive contract, obtaining faculty lines, building effective work teams, managing difficult employees, and creating nimble organizational structure to respond to changing consumer, healthcare delivery, and community needs. The authors welcome counterpoint discussions with readers.
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Educação em Enfermagem/economia , Educação em Enfermagem/organização & administração , Investimentos em Saúde , Humanos , Pesquisa em Educação em Enfermagem , Pesquisa em Avaliação de EnfermagemRESUMO
Many new nursing leaders assuming deanships, assistant, or interim deanships have limited education, experience, or background to prepare them for the job. To assist new deans and those aspiring to be deans, the authors of this department offer survival tips based on their personal experiences and insights. They address common issues, challenges, and opportunities that face academic executive teams, such as negotiating an executive contract, obtaining faculty lines, building effective work teams, managing difficult employees, and creating nimble organizational structure to respond to changing consumer, healthcare delivery, and community needs. The authors welcome counterpoint discussions with readers.
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Educação em Enfermagem/organização & administração , Enfermagem em Emergência/educação , Escolas de Enfermagem/organização & administração , Currículo , Humanos , Cultura OrganizacionalRESUMO
Many new nursing leaders assuming deanships or assistant or interim deanships have limited education, experience, or background to prepare them for the job. To assist new deans and those aspiring to be deans, the authors of this department offer survival tips based on their personal experiences and insights. They address common issues, challenges, and opportunities that face academic executive teams, such as negotiating an executive contract, obtaining faculty lines, building effective work teams, managing difficult employees, and creating nimble organizational structure to respond to changing consumer, healthcare delivery, and community needs. The authors welcome counterpoint discussions with readers.
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Educação em Enfermagem/organização & administração , Docentes de Enfermagem/organização & administração , Competência Clínica , Currículo , Educação a Distância , Educação em Enfermagem/normas , Humanos , Inovação OrganizacionalRESUMO
Many new nursing leaders assuming deanships, assistant, or interim deanships have limited education, experience, or background to prepare them for the job. To assist new deans and those aspiring to be deans, the authors of this department offer survival tips based on their personal experiences and insights. They address common issues, challenges, and opportunities that face academic executive teams, such as negotiating an executive contract, obtaining faculty lines, building effective work teams, managing difficult employees, and creating nimble organizational structure to respond to changing consumer, healthcare delivery, and community needs. The authors welcome counterpoint discussions with readers.
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Educação em Enfermagem/organização & administração , Acreditação , Competência Clínica , Currículo , Educação a Distância , Educação em Enfermagem/normas , Humanos , Modelos Educacionais , Inovação OrganizacionalRESUMO
Many new nursing leaders assuming deanships, assistant deanships, or interim deanships have limited education, experience, or background to prepare them for the job. To assist new deans and those aspiring to be deans, the authors of this department offer survival tips based on their experiences and insights. They address common issues, challenges, and opportunities that face academic executive teams, such as negotiating an executive contract, obtaining faculty lines, building effective work teams, managing difficult employees, and creating nimble organizational structure to respond to changing consumer, healthcare delivery, and community needs. The authors welcome counterpoint discussions with readers.
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Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Educação em Enfermagem/organização & administração , Estudantes de Enfermagem/psicologia , Currículo , Avaliação Educacional , Humanos , Critérios de Admissão EscolarRESUMO
Many new nursing leaders assuming deanships or assistant or interim deanships have limited education, experience, or background to prepare them for the job. To assist new deans and those aspiring to be deans, the authors of this department offer survival tips based on their personal experiences and insights. They address common issues, challenges, and opportunities that face academic executive teams, such as negotiating an executive contract, obtaining faculty lines, building effective work teams, managing difficult employees, and creating nimble organizational structure to respond to changing consumer, healthcare delivery, and community needs. The authors welcome counterpoint discussions with readers.
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Benchmarking/métodos , Educação em Enfermagem/normas , Benchmarking/classificaçãoRESUMO
Many new nursing leaders assuming deanships, assistant, or interim deanships have limited education, experience, or background to prepare them for the job. To assist new deans and those aspiring to be deans, the authors of this department offer survival tips based on their experiences and insights. They address common issues, challenges, and opportunities that face academic executive teams, such as negotiating an executive contract, obtaining faculty lines, building effective work teams, managing difficult employees, and creating nimble organizational structure to respond to changing consumer, healthcare delivery, and community needs. The authors welcome counterpoint discussions with readers.
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Educação em Enfermagem/organização & administração , Docentes de Enfermagem , Genealogia e Heráldica , Humanos , Pesquisa em Educação em Enfermagem , Pesquisa em Avaliação de Enfermagem , Estudantes de Enfermagem/psicologia , PensamentoRESUMO
Many new nursing leaders assuming deanships, assistant deanships, or interim deanships have limited education, experience, or background to prepare them for the job. To assist new deans and those aspiring to be deans, the authors of this department offer survival tips based on their experiences and insights. They address common issues, challenges, and opportunities that face academic executive teams, such as negotiating an executive contract, obtaining faculty lines, building effective work teams, managing difficult employees, and creating nimble organizational structure to respond to changing consumer, healthcare delivery, and community needs. The authors welcome counterpoint discussions with readers.
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Comportamento Cooperativo , Educação em Enfermagem/organização & administração , Docentes de Enfermagem , Relações Interprofissionais , Humanos , Pesquisa em Educação em EnfermagemRESUMO
Many new nursing leaders assuming deanships, assistant, or interim deanships have limited education, experience, or background to prepare them for the job. To assist new deans and those aspiring to be deans, the authors of this department, 2 deans, offer survival tips based on their experiences and insights. They address common issues, challenges, and opportunities that face academic executive teams, such as negotiating an executive contract, obtaining faculty lines, building effective work teams, managing difficult employees, and creating nimble organizational structure to respond to changing consumer, healthcare delivery, and community needs. The authors welcome counterpoint discussions with readers.
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Docentes de Enfermagem , Escolas de Enfermagem/organização & administração , Humanos , Pesquisa em Educação em Enfermagem , Pesquisa Metodológica em EnfermagemRESUMO
Many new nursing leaders assuming deanships, assistant, or interim deanships have limited education, experience, or background to prepare them for the job. To assist new deans and those aspiring to be deans, the authors of this department, 2 deans, offer survival tips based on their personal experiences and insights. They address common issues, challenges, and opportunities that face academic executive teams, such as negotiating an executive contract, obtaining faculty lines, building effective work teams, managing difficult employees, and creating nimble organizational structure to respond to changing consumer, healthcare delivery, and community needs. The authors welcome counterpoint discussions with readers.
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Avaliação Educacional , Docentes de Enfermagem/organização & administração , Licenciamento em Enfermagem , Estudantes de Enfermagem , Humanos , Pesquisa em Educação em Enfermagem , Pesquisa Metodológica em Enfermagem , Estados UnidosRESUMO
Many new nursing leaders assuming deanships, assistant deanships, or interim deanships have limited education, experience, or background to prepare them for the job. To assist new deans and those aspiring to be deans, the authors of this department, 2 deans, offer survival tips based on their personal experiences and insights. They address common issues, challenges, and opportunities that face academic executive teams, such as negotiating an executive contract, obtaining faculty lines, building effective work teams, managing difficult employees, and creating nimble organizational structure to respond to changing consumer, healthcare delivery, and community needs. The authors welcome counterpoint discussions with readers.