TY - JOUR
T1 - A strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis– A study of Association of Community/Public Health Nursing Educators members
AU - Kuchler, Elizabeth
AU - Garner, Linda
AU - Whitten, La Donna
AU - DeBlieck, Conni
AU - Farra, Sharon
AU - Davis, Rebecca
AU - Eardley, Debra
AU - Stalter, Ann
N1 - Funding Information:
The authors thank the ACHNE Board of Directors for supporting this research study.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
PY - 2021/5/1
Y1 - 2021/5/1
N2 - Objective: Aims of this study were to identify the Association of Community/Public Health Nursing Educators members' demographics, educational preparation, and research competencies; and, to complete a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis. Methods: A descriptive-correlational design was employed. Primary data collection was via electronic survey. Authors developed a survey focusing on demographics and aligning Benner's theory with research skills/experience. SWOT and gap analyses were performed. Results: A 27.2% response rate (N = 352) revealed a lack of diversity among 70% doctorally prepared membership, perceived competence with interprofessional collaboration (80%), and applying research to practice (80%). Doctorally prepared members reported experience using longitudinal designs (p =.05). PhD-prepared members reported experience using psychometrics and evaluations (p =.05). SWOT revealed a lack of service engagement. Gap analysis offered solutions to execute strategic goals. Conclusions: Association of Community/Public Health Nursing Educators may enhance future direction by advancing member diversity, professional development, collaborative scholarship, and mentoring.
AB - Objective: Aims of this study were to identify the Association of Community/Public Health Nursing Educators members' demographics, educational preparation, and research competencies; and, to complete a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis. Methods: A descriptive-correlational design was employed. Primary data collection was via electronic survey. Authors developed a survey focusing on demographics and aligning Benner's theory with research skills/experience. SWOT and gap analyses were performed. Results: A 27.2% response rate (N = 352) revealed a lack of diversity among 70% doctorally prepared membership, perceived competence with interprofessional collaboration (80%), and applying research to practice (80%). Doctorally prepared members reported experience using longitudinal designs (p =.05). PhD-prepared members reported experience using psychometrics and evaluations (p =.05). SWOT revealed a lack of service engagement. Gap analysis offered solutions to execute strategic goals. Conclusions: Association of Community/Public Health Nursing Educators may enhance future direction by advancing member diversity, professional development, collaborative scholarship, and mentoring.
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U2 - 10.1111/phn.12824
DO - 10.1111/phn.12824
M3 - Article
C2 - 33103278
AN - SCOPUS:85093677318
VL - 38
SP - 449
EP - 458
JO - Public Health Nursing
JF - Public Health Nursing
SN - 0737-1209
IS - 3
ER -