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AIM: The purpose of this qualitative study was twofold: 1) explore factors contributing to the shortage of academic nurse educators (ANEs) and 2) identify opportunities to address these factors from the perspectives of nursing education institutions. BACKGROUND: The nurse faculty shortage is a major national concern, with inadequate recruitment and retention. Addressing the nursing faculty shortage is important to maintain a sustained nursing workforce. METHOD: Using a nominal group technique (NGT), a group of 45 diverse nurse educators from across the United States formed a virtual workgroup. RESULTS: Findings led to an action plan formulated to guide educational institutions with ways to decrease the ANE shortage through recruitment and retention. CONCLUSION: The evidence demonstrates the need for educational institutions to concentrate efforts on recruiting and retaining ANEs to combat the nursing shortage. The analysis offers recommendations to institutions to increase the number of qualified ANEs.
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Docentes de Enfermagem , Pesquisa Qualitativa , Humanos , Docentes de Enfermagem/provisão & distribuição , Estados Unidos , Seleção de Pessoal , Feminino , Masculino , Adulto , Escolas de Enfermagem , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeAssuntos
Acreditação , Docentes de Enfermagem , Humanos , Pesquisa em Educação em Enfermagem , EstudantesRESUMO
This brief article discusses the use of prayer in nursing and medicine. Although many believe prayer is a valuable tool, there is still much controversy. This author offers some insight into the value of prayer.
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Enfermagem Holística/métodos , Religião e Medicina , Religião , Espiritualidade , Enfermagem Holística/ética , HumanosRESUMO
This position paper is a brief review of the importance of practice guidelines in clinical use. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice guidelines and research. This position paper attests to the importance of the use of guidelines that direct clinical nursing practice.
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Enfermagem Baseada em Evidências , Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto , Enfermagem Baseada em Evidências/métodos , Humanos , Estados UnidosRESUMO
Evidence-based practice has been demonstrated to positively impact patient outcomes, yet nurses are having difficulty incorporating it into their practice. The purpose of this study was to determine the educational needs of intensive care unit nurses regarding evidence-based practice and to implement a strategy to meet those needs. Evidence-based practice education in this pilot study was shown as an effective catalyst to nurses beginning and participating in evidence-based practice that could potentially improve patient outcomes.