9D: Building a Sustainable Nursing Faculty Workforce: From Barriers to Strategic Solutions

Friday, September 25 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

A national nurse faculty shortage, worsened by a 7.8% vacancy rate and underrepresentation of faculty of color, limits nursing education capacity. Survey findings (n=208) reveal mentorship deficits, work-life imbalance, and microaggressions as key barriers. Strategic solutions include structured mentorship programs, transparent promotion pathways, and equitable workload distribution to build a sustainable, diverse faculty workforce.

Presenters: 

Camille Brockett-Walker, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AGACNP | Emory University

Erica Moore, DNP, CRNA | Emory University