title: Recruitment and retention of Canadian undergraduate psychiatric nursing faculty: challenges and recommendations.
abstract: The education of psychiatric nurses in Canada has gradually evolved since its inception early in the 20th century. The most obvious advancement has been a move away from institutionally based training to undergraduate university preparation. Associated with this advancement is the ongoing challenge of recruiting and retaining qualified nurse educators. This essay addresses external factors (e.g. title disparity, association affiliation, societal perception of psychiatric nursing and professional identity) and internal factors (e.g. career transition and tenure and promotion) that influence faculty recruitment and retention. Existing challenges and recommendations designed to enhance recruitment and retention efforts are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Brandon University, Brandon, MB, Canada. morrissette@brandonu.ca
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Morrissette
mesh_terms: D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002170:Canada; D002321:Career Choice; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010563:Personnel Turnover / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011361:Professional Competence; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000078329:Workforce; D016526:Workload