Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study examined how healthcare organization (HCO) leaders can impact the shortage of academic nurse educators (ANEs). A 2nd aim was to explore how HCOs, nurse leaders, and academic nursing programs can effectively collaborate to address the lack of ANEs. BACKGROUND: The numbers of nursing school admissions and, thus, future nursing graduates are directly affected by the lack of qualified ANEs. METHODS: A consortium of diverse ANEs was formed to research these questions using the nominal group technique. RESULTS: Two central themes emerged from the consortium: support and collaboration. Recommendations are presented including a call for action for leaders of HCOs and academic nursing programs. CONCLUSION: Findings of this research suggest that nurse leaders of HCOs and nursing programs develop solutions guided by these identified themes among other targeted interventions.