Mental Health Nursing: Transitions From Practice Roles to Academia

<p><strong>PURPOSE: </strong> This paper provides an overview of some challenges facing mental health practice nurses transitioning to academic life, and suggests possible strategies to prevent foreseeable difficulties.</p> <p><strong>FINDINGS: </strong> New and existing mental health faculty will benefit from a greater awareness of barriers and developing entry protocols to enhance the transition experience and reduce early workplace stressors.</p> <p><strong>PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: </strong> Preparation and support for mental health staff transitioning from practice to the academe are essential to enhance the transition experience and reduce early workplace stressors.</p>