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Other Titles
Chapter 8: Othering in Academia: An Imperative for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Abstract
This item record pertains to an excerpt from A Nurse's Step-by-Step Guide to Transitioning to an Academic Role, which is provided free of charge by the publisher.
About this book:
Starting any new professional endeavor can be as challenging and overwhelming as it is exciting. Moving from practice to education can further amplify the uncertainty. Academia is a whole different world, which means a unique new culture, different priorities, and a complete change in your day-to-day work life. Lucky for your soon-to-be students, you already know what it takes to be a strong, competent clinician. You just need to transfer that knowledge to future nursing professionals.
A Nurse's Step-by-Step Guide to Transitioning to an Academic Role gives you a detailed road map for a successful transition to academia. Using a conversational tone and highly practical tools, author Mercy Ngosa Mumba explains how to:
· Understand different types of academic appointments
· Connect with colleagues and students
· Juggle various academic responsibilities
· Manage your time and stress
· Contribute to a more equitable institutional culture
This book will help you draw upon your strengths to create a successful and satisfying academic career that supports the nursing profession. It offers crucial guidance in learning how to balance competing priorities and avoid burnout. You will learn to not just survive but thrive in academia!
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Files
Sigma Membership
Epsilon Omega
Lead Author Affiliation
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Type
Book Chapter
ISBN
9781646480296
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Nursing, Academia, Higher Education, Teaching, Tenure, Career Change, Research, Networking and Collaboration
Recommended Citation
Mumba, Mercy Ngosa, "[Excerpt from] A Nurse's Step-By-Step Guide to Transitioning to an Academic Role: Strategies to Jumpstart Your Career in Education and Research" (2022). Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts. 48.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/book_excerpts/48
Publisher
Sigma Theta Tau International
Version
Publisher's Version
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Copyright © 2025 by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. Any trademarks, service marks, design rights, or similar rights that are mentioned, used, or cited in this book are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for a similar or any other purpose.
Review Type
None: Professionally Edited Material
Acquisition
Publisher-submission
Date of Issue
2022
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This item record contains: Chapter 8, two templates, and an Author Bio.