Faculty development prognosis in the high institutes of nursing in Egypt

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to investigate the need for staff development among Nursing Faculty members and their associates, in the 8 High Institutes of Nursing available in Egypt. The questionnaire was distributed to available staff and their associates [instructors and assistant lecturers] at the different institutes through a special visit arranged for that purpose for each institute. It is concluded that staff development is a high priority needed among all categories of Nursing Faculty and their associates. Accordingly, it is recommended that nurse education administrators should start assessment of this need and plan development programs. Based on the study findings, planning should consider educational content and skill training, as well as research policies and regulation. Periodic training and retraining is also recommended on a continuous basis as expected by faculty to maintain their productivity