Abstract
Background: Nursing faculty burnout significantly impairs teaching effectiveness and contributes to high turnover rates, threatening the future nursing workforce and overall quality of patient care.
Purpose: This review explores the contributing factors, consequences, and potential interventions related to nurse faculty burnout—a key driver of faculty attrition.
Method: An integrative literature review guided by the Whittemore and Knafl (2005) framework was conducted using the Melynk’s Level of Evidence Scale applied to assess the strength and quality of selected studies.
Results: Burnout in nurse faculty is multifactorial, stemming from overwhelming workloads, insufficient institutional support, and persistent systemic challenges. If unaddressed, it leads to increased attrition, continued faculty shortages, and weakened preparation of future nurses.
Conclusion: Combating nurse faculty burnout is vital to sustaining nursing education. Mentorship programs and supportive institutional policies are urgently needed to reduce stress, improve faculty retention, and ensure the continued development of a competent nursing workforce.
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| State | Published - Nov 17 2025 |
Publication series
| Name | Wisdom & Compassion: The LUSON Journal |
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