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Mental Health Nursing: Transitions From Practice Roles to Academia
Author(s) -
Cleary Michelle,
Horsfall Jan,
Jackson Debra
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2010.00280.x
Subject(s) - mental health , stressor , nursing , mental health nursing , nursing practice , psychology , medicine , medical education , psychiatry
PURPOSE: This paper provides an overview of some challenges facing mental health practice nurses transitioning to academic life, and suggests possible strategies to prevent foreseeable difficulties. FINDINGS: New and existing mental health faculty will benefit from a greater awareness of barriers and developing entry protocols to enhance the transition experience and reduce early workplace stressors. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Preparation and support for mental health staff transitioning from practice to the academe are essential to enhance the transition experience and reduce early workplace stressors.