Exploring the Challenges of Clinical Nursing Faculty Members: A Qualitative Study
| Author | Maryam Nezamzadeh | en |
| Author | Nahid Rajai | en |
| Orcid | Maryam Nezamzadeh [0000-0002-4466-5819] | en |
| Orcid | Nahid Rajai [0000-0001-6217-5138] | en |
| Accessioned Date | 2026-08-23T13:34:13Z | |
| Issued Date | 2026-03-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: In the higher education system of medical sciences, clinical nursing faculty members play a pivotal role in bridging theoretical knowledge and practical experience. However, structural, administrative, and cultural barriers hinder the fulfillment of this role and warrant investigation to improve the quality of clinical education. Objectives: This qualitative study aimed to explore the challenges faced by clinical nursing faculty members in Iranian medical universities and to propose strategies for improvement. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in 2024 using a conventional content analysis approach. Eight clinical nursing faculty members from a nursing school in Tehran were selected through purposive sampling with maximum variation. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed concurrently using MAXQDA 2020 software and Graneheim and Lundman’s method. The study adhered to Guba and Lincoln’s trustworthiness criteria. Results: Thematic analysis identified six themes: 1) structural weaknesses, 2) professional agency amid constraints, 3) inefficient recruitment processes, 4) implementation barriers, 5) existing dilemmas, and 6) solutions and facilitators. Key challenges included unclear promotion regulations, nontransparent recruitment, medical dominance, role ambiguity, and inadequate infrastructure, which undermined clinical teaching and patient care. Faculty resilience, demonstrated through strategies such as informal mentoring, suggested potential pathways for reform. Conclusions: Clinical nursing faculty members face multifaceted challenges at the organizational, structural, and individual levels. Developing clear, supportive policies, strengthening collaboration between educational and health care systems, and revising recruitment and promotion frameworks are essential for empowering this group and improving the quality of clinical education. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.69107/amh-163944 | en |
| URI | https://brieflands.com/journals/amhsr/articles/163944 | en |
| URI | https://repository.brieflands.com/handle/123456789/68137 | |
| Keyword | Nursing | en |
| Keyword | Education | en |
| Keyword | Challenges | en |
| Keyword | Clinical Teaching | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Exploring the Challenges of Clinical Nursing Faculty Members: A Qualitative Study | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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