Listen Now: NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted with Lisa Seldomridge

Don't miss this conversation! Dr. Lisa Seldomridge, retired professor at Salisbury University and the founding PI of the FAMI-MD and LNF grant programs, joins NLN The Nursing EDge Podcast hosts Dr. Raquel Bertiz and Dr. Kellie Bryant to discuss faculty mentoring and the nursing workforce shortage.

Dr. Seldomridge highlights the importance of structured mentoring programs, like the Faculty Academy and Mentorship Initiative of Maryland (FAMI-MD) to support new and experienced nursing faculty, ensuring their success in academia. The conversation explores the impact of the nursing shortage, emphasizing how mentorship can help retain faculty and strengthen the pipeline of nursing educators. Retention has been a continued focus for Dr. Seldomridge with expanded work on LNF and in collaboration with the Maryland Nursing Workforce Center (MNWC).

Additionally in this podcast episode, strategies are discussed for faculty development are discussed, including professional growth opportunities and peer support networks. This interview ends with a call to action for institutions to prioritize mentoring programs, fostering a stronger and more resilient nursing education workforce.

Learn more about the Faculty Academy and Mentorship Initiative of Maryland (FAMI-MD).