Socialization of Omani Novice Nurse Educators: a Qualitative Approach to Assess the Preparedness of Novice Nurse Educators to Assume the Role of Faculty

This study provides an overview of the awareness of nurse educator competencies by Omani novice nurse educators’ perspective as well as their preparedness to assume the role of the faculty. A qualitative design with focus group interview method was conducted which subsequently emphasizes the needs and challenges faced by the Omani novice educators collectively. Analysis of the data yielded 4 themes: a) competency awareness b) novice nurse educator's needs c) preparedness for the nurse educator role 4) challenges to assume nurse educator's role.

The study indicates specific areas that require support like, areas of curriculum, functioning as a change agent, assuming leadership role, developing them into to scholars and research. The study recommends for a collective effort to be put together by all those concerned in socialization of novice nurse educator. It has implications for further manpower planning, preparing national workforce and adequate supply of high quality teaching staff in both academic and clinical Settings.