Englund HM, Lancaster RJ. Differences in perceived marginalization in doctorally prepared nursing faculty.
J Prof Nurs 2021;
37:626-631. [PMID:
34016323 DOI:
10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.03.003]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Debate regarding the role of Doctor of Nursing Practice-prepared faculty in academic settings continues. Perceived barriers to successful integration include a lack of respect, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient resources.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to compare differences in self-reported marginalization in doctorally prepared (Doctor of Philosophy/Doctor of Nursing Practice) nursing faculty working in academic settings.
METHOD
A descriptive cross-sectional design was implemented to compare differences in self-reported marginalization between doctorally prepared faculty teaching in Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredited colleges. Marginality was measured using the Englund Marginality Index.
FINDINGS
Results of an independent-samples t-test indicate that Doctor of Nursing Practice -prepared faculty self-reported higher levels of marginalization (M = 41.7, SD = 9.6) than Doctor of Philosophy -prepared faculty (M = 39.1, SD = 10.5); t(583) = 2.8, p = .006.
DISCUSSION
Strategies to decrease marginalization include improving systemic issues surrounding shared governance and outdated tenure systems as well as enhancing infrastructures that improve collaboration among doctorally prepared faculty.
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