Nursing Faculty Well-Being: A Qualitative Study

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore faculty perceptions of nursing faculty well-being (NFWB) and the relationship between NFWB and the nursing faculty shortage. Individual interviews were conducted with a sample of 12 nursing faculty. Data were analyzed using content analysis. The three categories that emerged were NFWB with subcategories multidimensional, enjoyment, supportive work environment, and support from administration; maintaining well-being with subcategories balance and time; and negative effect on well-being with subcategories burnout, lack of support, lack of time, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants perceived NFWB as fundamental to their professional roles and their personal lives.