Abstract
BackgroundMid-career nurse scientists in academia face many challenges that can lead to burnout and exiting the profession. Finding ways to increase satisfaction and support will help retain these critical faculty in research positions. PurposeDescribe areas of satisfaction and challenges to success in the faculty role for mid-career nurse scientists in academia. MethodCross-sectional, descriptive. A total of 65 self-identified mid-career nurse scientists completed an online survey. FindingsMid-career nurse scientists were most satisfied with their role at their organization, least satisfied with time for research and opportunities to receive mentoring. They felt moderately supported by colleagues and deans, least supported by their ADR. Differences in satisfaction among nurse scientists in different levels of research institutions were noted. DiscussionChallenges to success in mid-career nurse scientists exist. Loss of nurse scientists at mid-career threatens to undermine the knowledge base of the individuals who mentor the next generation of scientists. The discipline must support mid-career scientists in their efforts to be successful in research.
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