Job satisfaction and professional relationships of nurse educators employed in higher education institutions in Croatia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The role of nurse educators in academia requires balancing teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities, often with limited institutional recognition or support. These demands can influence job satisfaction, professional relationships and faculty retention. In Croatia, where nursing education is still developing within the higher education system, little is known about the experiences of nurse educators. This study explored job satisfaction and professional relationships of nurse educators employed full time in higher education institutions in Croatia.

Methods

An exploratory descriptive qualitative study was conducted in 2024 among full-time nurse educators from 12 higher education institutions offering accredited nursing programs in Croatia. Data were

SUBMITTER: Vinko L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12676757 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature