Predicting retention of nurse educators in academia: The role of belongingness, grit, and mentoring satisfaction on intent to remain

IF 2.5 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-07-13 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2026.06.019

Andrew J. Richards PhD, RN, CNE, Mark C. Hand PhD, RN, CNE, Ashley McEwen MSN, RN, CCRN-A

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Abstract

Background

The nursing profession is experiencing a growing shortage of qualified faculty. Mentoring is a key strategy to enhance retention and satisfaction among educators.

Purpose

This study explores the relationships between mentoring satisfaction, belongingness, grit, and intent to remain in academia among nurse educators.

Method

A multisite, descriptive design was used to develop and administer a survey that measured belongingness, grit, mentoring satisfaction, and intent to remain. Fifty-five nurse educators completed the survey.

Results

The findings revealed a strong positive correlation between mentoring satisfaction and the intent to remain in academia. Additionally, mentoring satisfaction was significantly associated with higher grit and belongingness scores.

Conclusions

The results highlight the need for supportive, personalized mentoring programs to improve job satisfaction, belongingness, and professional perseverance, ultimately addressing faculty shortages in nursing education.

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预测学术界护理教育工作者的留任：归属感、毅力和指导满意度对留任意图的作用

护理专业正面临着合格教师日益短缺的问题。指导是提高教育工作者的留任率和满意度的关键策略。目的探讨护理教育工作者的师徒满意度、归属感、毅力和留在学术界意愿之间的关系。方法采用多站点、描述性设计来开发和管理一项调查，测量归属感、毅力、指导满意度和留下来的意图。55名护士教育工作者完成了调查。结果师徒满意度与留校意愿呈显著正相关。此外，师徒满意度与更高的毅力和归属感得分显著相关。结论本研究结果强调了支持性、个性化的指导计划的必要性，以提高工作满意度、归属感和专业毅力，最终解决护理教育师资短缺的问题。

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来源期刊

Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty