Snapshot of a Nurse Faculty Career in New Jersey
Exciting. Enriching. Unpredictable. Empowering. These are some of the words nurse faculty use to describe their profession. As rewarding as it is challenging, a career as a nurse faculty member presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of nursing and of health care.
Navigating the diverse worlds of education, research and practice, and clinical settings, nurse faculty not only help prepare the next generation of nurses, they have myriad opportunities to become nurse leaders and improve health care. Nurse faculty are key players in New Jersey’s health care system. They have extensive knowledge about the latest developments in health education, technology and policy. As nurse educators, they share this wealth of information with future R.N.s.
The Right Time to Become Nurse Faculty
There is a serious need for more nurse faculty in the state. New Jersey is suffering from a severe nurse faculty shortage - there is currently a 10.5percent vacancy rate for nurse faculty, and with many nurse faculty approaching retirement, that vacant rate is likely to increase.
This website, a project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's New Jersey Nursing Initiative, provides the most comprehensive information available in one place on becoming nurse faculty in New Jersey.
Faculty Voices
New Jersey is fortunate to have outstanding nurse faculty at numerous institutions across the state who serve as models and mentors for others in New Jersey and across the country.
Click on the profiles in the Faculty Voices section to learn more about local leaders making a difference.
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Mentoring
Mentoring is an important part of developing nurse faculty. Seasoned faculty who act as mentors help newer faculty members navigate challenges and take advantage of opportunities to advance their careers in education and nursing scholarship.
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