Pursuing a Career in Academia: Key Considerations for Future Nurse Educators
Webinar Overview
In this presentation, Dr. Beth Kuzma an experienced nursing educator and administrator, will share information and key considerations for those considering pursuing a career in academia based on her personal experiences as a faculty member. The presentation will include information about different types of nursing programs, typical requirements for being considered for positions at different levels, common expectations of the positions, and how to position yourself well to succeed in an academic environment.
Objectives
- Identify different types of nursing faculty opportunities at various nursing programs.
- Understand the environment and expectations of different types of nursing programs.
- Describe how to create a strong packet (cover letter, CV, presentation, interview, etc.) to be considered for a position in nursing education.
- Reflect on personal and professional goals to determine which, if any, nursing education opportunities best align with those goals.
This Webinar is hosted by the Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA). For more information on the GNSA, visit www.aacnnursing.org/GNSA.
Speakers
Elizabeth Kuzma, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Michigan
Elizabeth Kuzma, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of Michigan's School of Nursing (UMSN) in the Health Behavior and Biological Sciences department. She is a Program Lead for their Adult-Gerontology and Family Nurse Practitioner Programs and serves as the Coordinator of the five Graduate Program Leads. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, she is committed to working with vulnerable and underserved populations, particularly at-risk, high ACE youth. Dr. Kuzma is an expert in providing holistic, trauma-informed primary care with cultural humility, including health promotion, disease prevention, management of minor acute and chronic conditions. Her research and scholarship focus includes a variety of adolescent health issues, particularly related to trauma, sexuality and gender identity, as well as integrating these content areas into NP education. She is actively involved and committed to professional and policy advocacy. She is a former past American Association for Nurse Practitioners (AANP) State Representative for Michigan, has served on the AANP Research Committee, and is currently serving on the AANP National Nominations Council.
Pricing and CE Credit
This webinar is free to deans, faculty, staff and students from AACN member schools of nursing. All non-member audiences will be required to pay a $59 webinar fee.
Continuing Education Credits:
Eligible attendees may receive one continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hour for participating in this webinar. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is an accredited CNE-provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.