Decreasing Barriers to Academic Rank for Advanced Practice Providers

Shari T. Perez; Patricia Mackey; Heidi Garcia; Tammy L. Larson-Cain; Melanie A. Frederixon; Kimberly A. Jameson; James M. Frye; Curtiss B. Cook

doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.11.008

Decreasing Barriers to Academic Rank for Advanced Practice Providers

Shari T. Perez, Patricia Mackey, Heidi Garcia, Tammy L. Larson-Cain, Melanie A. Frederixon, Kimberly A. Jameson, James M. Frye, Curtiss B. Cook

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The aim of this study was to reduce barriers to achieving academic promotion among advanced practice providers. Educational sessions, an online tutorial, and mentoring sessions were implemented. A survey was administered to all advanced providers after the interventions. Of the 168 surveys sent out, 117 (67%) were returned. Subsequently, 32% achieved academic rank (a 52% improvement), and 35% were active in the process. Reporting of the most frequently identified barriers "lack of mentorship" and "difficulty understanding the process" was reduced by 100% and 71%. Strategies to decrease barriers can be beneficial in improving the processes and achievement of academic promotion.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Journal for Nurse Practitioners
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.11.008
State	Accepted/In press - 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Academic promotion
Academic rank
Nurse practitioner
Physician assistant

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Fundamentals and skills
LPN and LVN

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