The Mentoring Experiences of Adjunct Nursing Faculty: A Phenomenological Inquiry
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Sharon Ramjohn, PhD, College of Nursing, South University, Royal Palm Beach, Florida, USA
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Abstract
This dissertation research study explored the mentoring experiences of adjunct nursing faculty members in undergraduate nursing programs. The results indicate that adjunct instructors are expert clinicians but novice teachers who need mentoring and guidance as they transition from the practice settings to academia.
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Leadership Connection 2018: Transformative Nursing Leadership, September 15-18, 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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| Type | Presentation |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Adjunct Nursing Faculty; Mentoring; Phenomenology |
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| Name | Leadership Connection 2018 |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2018 |
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