Exploring the professional challenges and opportunities of nursing faculty in India: a nationwide e-survey

A nationwide e-survey among 322 Indian nursing faculty members revealed moderate professional challenges and opportunities, with most faculty being 31-40 years old and holding an MSc in Nursing. The study utilized a quantitative cross-sectional exploratory design to understand the landscape of nursing education professionals in India.

Why it matters

Understanding the professional challenges and opportunities for nursing faculty is critical for ensuring a robust and competent nursing workforce. This insight can inform strategies to enhance nursing education quality and capacity, which directly impacts public health outcomes and healthcare system resilience.

Key insights

• The study surveyed 322 nursing faculty members across India using convenience sampling and an electronic, self-structured questionnaire.
• The majority of participating nursing faculty were aged 31-40 years (51.6%).
• Most faculty members held an MSc Nursing qualification (60.9%).
• Moderate professional challenges were reported by 66.5% of the faculty.
• Moderate professional opportunities were reported by 75.5% of the faculty.
• Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal–Wallis test, and ordinal logistic regression.

Source

Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1930368