Reply To: Barriers

[Priscilla]

Hi Jan. Unfortunately, my perspective is limited as I have not personally worked in academia; however, I am a nurse educator at a medical center and can speak from that perspective. In my first year as an educator, I learned that it is important to base my education on protocols and policies, as this helps to establish the validity of the education as well as credibility and others’ trust in myself. Understanding the academia’s needs, observing opportunities for improvement, offering interventions, and embracing the given opportunities will show the team your willingness to learn, develop, and work together as a team; these items will also help establish your credibility and expertise among the team. Another way to establish credibility as a DNP is to implement the techniques you have learned, such as evidence-based practice. The implementation could first start in your assigned area, such as clinicals; in time, the evidence-based practice will show evidence that your assigned area has improved. The team will see the evidence and may be encouraged to collaborate with you. Joining a new team can be challenging at first, but steps can be taken to establish oneself. Lastly, a doctorate degree is the highest degree and does qualify one for a teaching role. Providing education to colleagues, patients, and the general public is discussed frequently in the doctorate program. Trust takes time to develop, but progress can be made daily. Thank you for sharing and I hope this is helpful.