The Schumacher Model: Fostering Scholarship and Excellence in Nursing and for Recruiting and Grooming New Faculty

Abstract

In 2004, U.S. nursing schools turned away 32,797 qualified nursing applicants. One contributing factor was an insufficient number of nursing faculty. Projected retirements will require nursing faculty units to work in smaller numbers and actively recruit new faculty. The Schumacher model provides a framework for fostering scholarship and excellence in nursing and for recruiting and grooming new faculty. It articulates methods for nurse educators to capitalize on each other's strengths to work together to address the current shortage. This article describes the Schumacher model, its application to mentorship among nursing faculty, and the current nursing faculty climate.

Development and Preliminary Testing of an on-Line Continuing Education Program for Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty

“…Not only do we need to increase the number of faculty, but also change the environment of nursing education into one that is nurturing and caring (Schumacher, et al, 2008). For this reason, another solution is to foster and create healthy work environments as a goal to recruit and retain nursing faculty (Brady, 2010).The national league for nursing developed The healthful work environment tool kit © (NLN, 2007).The tool kit and addresses the following nine work-related areas: salaries, benefits, workload, collegial environment, role preparation and professional development, scholarship, institutional support, marketing and recognition, and leadership (2007).…”

The lived experience of neophyte nursing instructors: mentorship and its role in their development

“…Relevant across the entire career continuum of nursing instructors, mentorship may encompass orientation to the nursing instructor role, socialization to the academic community, developing teaching, and facilitating growth of future leaders in nursing and nursing education. 16 Unique rewards are brought to the profession of nursing through mentorship such as affirming existing professional knowledge while facilitating role modeling, integrating theory and clinical practice, and contributing to future development of the profession. 17 Mentoring is a means to sustain values and beliefs of the nursing profession, while ensuring continuity and quality leadership.…”

From Clinician to Academic: The Impact of Culture on Faculty Retention in Nursing Education

“…Schumacher, Risco and Conway (2008) concur: "Bringing back retired faculty for special projects, teaching a course, or guest lecturing can capitalize on a resource often overlooked, ignored or discarded." (Schumacher et al, 2008, p. 575).…”