Journal article
Midcareer Faculty Needs Identified by the Midwest Nursing Research Society Midcareer Scholars Task Force
Western journal of nursing research, Vol.41(5), pp.762-783
05/01/2019
DOI: 10.1177/0193945918798634
PMID: 30160200
Abstract
The midcareer academic period is largely unexplored despite its lengthy duration and challenging career expectations at academic institutions. The Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) formed a Midcareer Scholars Task Force to address this gap. All active members of MNRS were invited to participate in a cross-sectional survey, of which 286 members completed. The most frequently perceived institutional support for midcareer scholars was for conference attendance followed by librarian assistance. Most assistant and associate professors perceived mentoring as a critical MNRS organizational activity to advance their research and careers; however, full professors saw MNRS's responsibility in mentoring midcareer scholars differently. Existing academic institutions were perceived as limited in their support and success in midcareer scholar mentorship efforts. There are considerable needs for midcareer scholar support and mentoring, and professional organizations can play an important role to fill this gap. Targeted mentoring and professional development initiatives are needed to better support midcareer faculty.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Midcareer Faculty Needs Identified by the Midwest Nursing Research Society Midcareer Scholars Task Force
- Creators
- Patricia E. Hershberger - Health Systems ScienceMary Minton - South Dakota State UniversityJoachim G. Voss - Case Western Reserve UniversityAnn Marie McCarthy - University of IowaCarolyn J. Murrock - University of AkronRobert Topp - University of San DiegoAkkeNeel Talsma - University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Western journal of nursing research, Vol.41(5), pp.762-783
- Publisher
- Sage
- DOI
- 10.1177/0193945918798634
- PMID
- 30160200
- ISSN
- 0193-9459
- eISSN
- 1552-8456
- Number of pages
- 22
- Grant note
- MNRS
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/01/2019
- Academic Unit
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Nursing; Community and Behavioral Health
- Record Identifier
- 9984370757802771
Metrics
6 Record Views