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Danford CA, Mooney-Doyle K, Deatrick JA, Feetham S, Gross D, Knafl KA, Kobayashi K, Moriarty H, Østergaard B, Swallow V. Building Family Interventions for Scalability and Impact. JOURNAL OF FAMILY NURSING 2024; 30:94-113. [PMID: 38629802 DOI: 10.1177/10748407241231342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Family nursing researchers are charged with addressing the conceptual and methodological underpinnings of family research when developing family-focused interventions. Step-by-step guidance is needed that integrates current science of intervention development with family science and helps researchers progress from foundational work to experimental work with policy integration. The purpose of this manuscript is to provide pragmatic, evidence-based guidance for advancing family intervention research from foundational work through efficacy testing. Guidance regarding the development of family interventions is presented using the first three of Sidani's five-stage method: (a) foundational work to understand the problem targeted for change; (b) intervention development and assessment of acceptability and feasibility; and (c) efficacy testing. Each stage of family intervention development is described in terms of process, design considerations, and policy and practice implications. Examples are included to emphasize the family lens. This manuscript provides guidance to family scientists for intervention development and implementation to advance family nursing science and inform policy.
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- University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL USA
- Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC USA
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- Villanova University, PA, Villanova, USA
- Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Jennings Mathis K, Herbell K, Ali Muhammad Ali Charania N, Williams K, Mechling B, Ngosa Mumba M, Paun O, Willis DG. Lessons From the Field: Strategies for Success in Obtaining Grant Funding. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc 2024; 30:677-682. [PMID: 36171688 DOI: 10.1177/10783903221124158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To summarize a preconference workshop that focused on how to be successful in obtaining funding by making one's scholarship innovative and significant. METHOD In 2021, at the annual American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Conference, a panel of nurse scholars reflected on and discussed how to make grant proposals innovative and significant. Two moderators posed questions to five panelists at different stages in their research trajectories about four key research concepts: idea conception, framing for the funding agency, significance, and innovation. RESULTS Conceptualizing an innovative, scholarly idea starts with a passion for the topic, a team of experts and scholarly community, and time to think and delve into the literature. For funding opportunities, start small, read the funding announcements thoroughly and carefully, and make sure it is the right fit. Strategies to illustrate significance include avoiding generalizations, maintaining objectivity, being clear about impact, and using strength-based language. Contemplate the many facets of innovation as well as balance innovation and feasibility. CONCLUSIONS Inclusion of challenges in composing significance and innovation sections of grant proposals offers knowledge for psychiatric nurse researchers to add to their toolkits as they seek funding and conduct research and scholarship.
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- Karen Jennings Mathis
- Karen Jennings Mathis, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAED, The University of Rhode Island, Providence, RI, USA
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- Kayla Herbell, PhD, RN, The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Kimberly Williams, DNS, RN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC, PHNA-BC, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA
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- Brandy Mechling, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, USA
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- Mercy Mumba, PhD, RN, CMSRN, FAAN, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Olimpia Paun, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, FGSA, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Danny G. Willis, DNS, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CNE, FAAN, Saint Louis University Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Schnall R. Examining who is conducting and leading National Institute of Health-funded research in U.S. schools of nursing. Nurs Outlook 2024; 72:102146. [PMID: 38428061 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nursing science is essential for generating a unique body of knowledge that is foundational to the academic discipline of nursing. PURPOSE The goal of this analysis is to detail the education and licensing of faculty and leadership in research-intensive schools of nursing and to present the current data on the National Institute of Health (NIH) funding patterns in schools of nursing. METHODS The faculty composition analysis focused on the 40 U.S. schools of nursing receiving the most NIH funding through faculty serving as PIs on grants awarded in 2023. For the NIH funding patterns analysis, data were extracted from the NIH RePORTER database. DISCUSSION Of the top 30 NIH-funded Schools of Nursing, all the Deans and Associate Deans of Academic Affairs are educated or licensed as nurses; whereas only 55% of Associate Deans of Research are educated or licensed as nurses. In 2022, nearly half of the top-ranked schools of nursing had less than half of their NIH funding awarded to faculty who are trained and licensed as nurses CONLUSION: The current trends in the research enterprise in schools of nursing implore us to assess if we are adequately training nurses to advance nursing science and more importantly to serve as leaders of nursing science.
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Fang D, Zangaro GA, Kesten K. Assessment of nursing faculty retirement projections. Nurs Outlook 2024; 72:102135. [PMID: 38428062 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nursing faculty retirement is a critical factor contributing to the nursing faculty shortage. PURPOSE To assess the accuracy of projections on 2016 to 2025 nursing faculty retirements made in a previous study by Fang and Kesten (2017). METHODS The 2016 to 2022 full-time nursing faculty data collected by American Association of Colleges of Nursing were used to examine the accuracy of the retirement projections for the same years. DISCUSSION The study found that the mean age of full-time nursing faculty decreased for the first time; the number of faculty retirees and their age distributions projected by Fang and Kesten (2017) were accurate; there was a larger loss of nursing faculty at senior ranks to retirements than was anticipated; nursing faculty aged 50 to 59 in 2015 have made significant progress in doctoral attainment, senior rank, and graduate-level teaching by 2022, but they were still underrepresented in senior ranks compared to the 2016 to 2022 retirees; and for nursing faculty with a PhD degree, their growth was slower than their loss to retirements. CONCLUSION The findings demonstrate the usefulness of the specific methods for faculty retirement projections. The decline in the mean age of nursing faculty is a positive sign that there is an increased recruitment of younger nurses into academia. The increase in the number of younger nurses entering academia with Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-degree preparation can be leveraged through PhD-DNP collaboration to prepare practice-ready nursing graduates who contribute to health care improvements. Nursing schools need to implement innovative strategies to mentor younger faculty for their successful succession.
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- Di Fang
- Institutional Research and Data Services, American Association of Colleges of Nursing and School of Nursing, The George Washington University, The George Washington University.
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- Institutional Research and Data Services, American Association of Colleges of Nursing and School of Nursing, The George Washington University, The George Washington University
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- Institutional Research and Data Services, American Association of Colleges of Nursing and School of Nursing, The George Washington University, The George Washington University
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Stanfill AG, Martin MY. Choose your own adventure: A perspective on career development. J Clin Transl Sci 2023; 7:e143. [PMID: 37396812 PMCID: PMC10308419 DOI: 10.1017/cts.2023.562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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- Ansley Grimes Stanfill
- Department of Acute and Tertiary Care, College of Nursing, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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Bloch JR, Smith Glasgow ME. Where are nurse-scientists? academic nursing research at critical crossroads. Nurs Outlook 2023; 71:101894. [PMID: 36631306 PMCID: PMC9829059 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2022.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Academic nursing research is at a critical impasse after the great retirement and resignation during COVID-19. Sustaining and replenishing senior nurse-scientist faculty that are clinical experts with real-world clinical practice is critical. Leveraging the mission of nursing scholarship within the business of building and sustaining externally funded research enterprises in schools of nursing presents conundrums, especially with persistent nursing faculty vacancies. PURPOSE AND METHODS Through a lens of intersectionality within the context of academic bias and nursing education regulation, we address challenges in NIH funding for nurse-scientist faculty. Publicly available data reveal equity, inclusion, and advancement issues that make it an unequal playing field for nurse-scientist faculty if expected to achieve similar NIH funding as faculty in schools of public health and medicine. DISCUSSION Understanding research enterprises requires appreciation of the complex interplay between academic nursing units, university infrastructures, and academic budgetary models. Creative support for both nursing deans and their faculty is needed.
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- Joan R. Bloch
- College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA,Corresponding author: Joan R. Bloch, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
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Eldeirawi KM, Hershberger PE, Pickler RH, Wyatt GK, Zerwic J. Embracing midcareer in the tenure system. J Prof Nurs 2023; 44:12-16. [PMID: 36746595 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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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.
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- Kamal M Eldeirawi
- College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States of America.
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- College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States of America
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- College of Nursing, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States of America
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- College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States of America
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- College of Nursing, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States of America
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Ramirez J, Ro K, Lin Y, Thomas A, De Nysschen M, Smart A, Robinson G. Exploring alternative forms of scholarship for nurse educators' success. J Prof Nurs 2022; 43:68-73. [PMID: 36496247 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Teaching-intensive universities require faculty to have increased teaching workloads. Nursing faculty have additional burdens that faculty members in other disciplines and departments do not experience, making it difficult to produce scholarship as it has been traditionally defined in research-intensive universities. Teaching-intensive universities should begin to rethink nursing faculty expectations for meeting their universities' missions of scholarship, especially those required for tenure. PURPOSE This article discusses alternative forms of scholarship and to generate ideas beyond the gold standard of writing peer-reviewed manuscripts and conducting empirical research studies for teaching-intensive universities. It also explores challenges that hinder nursing faculty from scholarly work and offers various scholarship ideas for nursing faculty and nursing administrators to consider for promotion and tenure criteria. RECOMMENDATIONS Nursing administrators and faculty can change the current culture through a reconceptualization of Boyer's scholarship model in which more innovative forms of scholarship are embraced to support nursing faculty in balancing the multiple demands on their time according to their respective institutional needs. The outcome is increased work-life balance and retention of nursing faculty. Deans' support and faculty advocacy for human resources and financial investment in faculty workload boundaries are key factors for future changes in practice.
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- Jeffery Ramirez
- Gonzaga University School of Nursing and Human Physiology, United States of America.
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- Seattle University College of Nursing, United States of America.
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- Seattle University College of Nursing, United States of America.
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- Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University, Chicago, United States of America.
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- Gonzaga University School of Nursing and Human Physiology, United States of America.
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- Loyola University, New Orleans College of Nursing and Health, United States of America.
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- Seattle University College of Nursing, United States of America.
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