Journal article
Embracing midcareer in the tenure system
Journal of professional nursing, Vol.44, pp.12-16
01/2023
DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.10.010
PMID: 36746595
Abstract
Midcareer faculty are the “keystone” of academia. Faculty in midcareer experience an increase or change in responsibilities and expectations as well as reduced support and mentorship usually extended to junior faculty. Nonetheless, midcareer can be an ideal time for re-evaluating and defining one's career path and taking advantage of leadership and service opportunities. Successful navigation of midcareer is essential to ensure nursing faculty remain in the academic setting, contribute to nursing science, and have a satisfying career. In this paper, we present strategies midcareer nurse faculty can consider to maintain balance and advance their careers even during challenging times. These strategies include appraising career goals, maintaining and expanding mentoring relationships, seeking and utilizing opportunities for leadership development, selecting service strategically to advance career goals, preparing for the unexpected, maintaining/expanding scholarly productivity, learning when to say yes or no, embracing lifelong learning, and improving visibility of one's work.
•Midcareer is an ideal time to appraise career goals and expand mentoring.•Midcareer is an opportunity for leadership development and significant service.•Time management and selective collaborations improve productivity in midcareer.•Improved communication and visibility during midcareer may extend influence.•Embracing lifelong learning and expecting the unexpected help maintain productivity.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Embracing midcareer in the tenure system
- Creators
- Kamal M. Eldeirawi - University of Illinois at ChicagoPatricia E. Hershberger - University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignRita H. Pickler - The Ohio State UniversityGwen K. Wyatt - Michigan State UniversityJulie Zerwic - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of professional nursing, Vol.44, pp.12-16
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.10.010
- PMID
- 36746595
- ISSN
- 8755-7223
- eISSN
- 1532-8481
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/2023
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984370740002771
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