Exploring the experiences of nursing faculty during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic-A qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To gain an understanding of the experiences of nurse educators during the COVID-19 crisis.

Background

The pandemic forced the closure of colleges and universities nationwide. Nurse educators were challenged to offer didactic and experiential learning in online formats.

Design

Qualitative description.

Method

A purposive sample of 27 nurse educators employed in Maryland participated in semi-structured interviews from February to April 2021. Content analysis was performed by two researchers independently and results compared for thematic analysis.

Results

Three themes were identified: (1) uncertainty within pandemic ambiguity, (2) prioritizing pedagogy, and (3) professional commitment.

Conclusion

Faculty need increased pedagogical support for onl

SUBMITTER: Sessions LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9132882 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature