Surface – Going Beyond Rank and Tenure: What Defines the Value of the Academic Nurse Educator – Part 1

In part one of this two-part episode, Kate Jones joins hosts Rachel Onello and Michelle Moulton to discuss the value of academic nurse educators. The conversation explores how value is defined in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of recognizing employees beyond monetary compensation. Dr. Jones highlights the disconnect between institutional values and the metrics used to evaluate faculty performance, particularly for non-research-intensive faculty. The discussion also touches on the need for inclusive environments and the importance of co-creating performance evaluations. The episode concludes with reflections on the impact of innovative teaching and the challenges of quantifying non-research contributions.

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