Nursing Faculties: The Heart of Nursing Academia

Authors

  • Uma Pradhan Purbanchal University School of Health Sciences

Keywords:

Academia, Nursing education, Nursing faculties, PhD nursing

Abstract

Nursing academics involves both the profession of nursing and the profession of education. This article sheds light on different duties
and responsibilities performed by nursing faculties, various challenges, and how nursing institutions and stakeholders can work together to overcome the challenges. This article also focuses on various key areas like research, clinical practice, teaching-learning activities, and administrative roles that nursing faculties are supposed to acquire and gain their competence.
Moreover, nursing faculties plays pivotal role in tailoring the quality nursing professionals. However, faculties need to attain excellence in their roles so that the positive attitude with professional demeanor are passed on to the next generation. 

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Published

2024-10-30

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Pradhan U. Nursing Faculties: The Heart of Nursing Academia. PUHJ [Internet]. 2024 Oct. 30 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];2(1). Available from: https://pufomas.edu.np/puhj/index.php/journal/article/view/42

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Medical Education