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<li>'''Scholarly Activity''' - Nursing scholarship is defined as the generation, synthesis, translation, application, and dissemination of knowledge that aims to improve health and transform health care (AACN, 2018  -- http://www.aacn.nche.edu/publications/position/defining-scholarship. Practice Scholarship is defined (AACN, 2018) as scholarship that “…interprets, draws together, and brings new insight to original scholarship. The practice scholar applies evidence to practice, incorporating implementation and translation science.” Note: Scholarly dissemination includes not only peer-reviewed journals and presentations (can include non-peer reviewed presentations and media. Other forms of dissemination include legislative testimony, policy briefs, and consultations.</li>

===D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Criteria for Accomplishments according to clinical rank:===

<p style="margin-bottom:15px; margin-left:3em; max-width:70em !important;">Criteria for accomplishments defined by this document do not specify any set number that should be demonstrated for promotion to a specific rank; however, the majority of criteria need to be met for promotion to that clinical rank.   Accomplishments are arranged in areas for the clinical rank and illustrate advancing achievement across the ranks. Consideration is usually a reflection of accomplishments during the last <span style="text-decoration:underline; font-weight:bold;">5-7 years</span> for promotion or since the last promotion date.</p>

<p style="margin-left:3em;margin-bottom:15px;">The following table identifies '''EXAMPLES''' of accomplishments for the corresponding rank.</p>

===E.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Guidelines for Submitting Clinical Track Promotion Document===

<p style="margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:3em; max-width:70em !important;">The following summary provides procedural descriptions to assist faculty with developing their Clinical Track Promotion document. </p>

<p style="margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:3em; max-width:67em !important;">'''1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;College of Nursing Clinical Track Promotion Form:''' This is the form on which you indicate whether you are applying for promotion to Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor. The faculty member is encouraged to discuss promotion with their Assistant Dean and seek a recommendation and a signed transmittal form well in advance of application deadline.</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:3em;max-width:67em !important;">'''2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Division Assistant Dean/Supervisor Letter:''' There must be a letter of recommendation following a comprehensive evaluation of the applicant. The letter reflects the Division Assistant Dean/Supervisor recommendation on the CON Transmittal Form for Recommending Clinical Promotion (P and T webpage). The assistant dean’s letter should identify the areas of academic endeavor (i.e., teaching, professional service and/or scholarly activity) upon which the recommendation is based. The division assistant dean’s letter should contain the summaries of teaching evaluations. In the case of a faculty member who also holds an administration position and is seeking promotion and/or tenure, the Chair of the P&T Committee will determine in consultation with the Dean of the CON, an appropriate individual to write the letter of support (this is not the applicant’s decision).</p>

<li style="margin-left:2em;">Listing of lectures given in team-taught courses <span style="text-decoration:underline;">(include '''number''' of lectures)</span></li>

<li style="margin-left:2em;">Information on teaching of Graduate Students, especially as pertains to supervision of scholarly products. </li>

<p style="margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:3em; max-width:67em !important;">'''4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Narratives:''' The narratives must summarize the accomplishments for each of the 3 areas: Teaching, Scholarly Activity, and Professional Service. The narratives should not exceed 2 pages for each area of accomplishment and should focus on the IMPACT of the activities. See below for the Guideline for Developing the Narratives.</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:3em; max-width:67em !important;">'''5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Potential External Reviewers: (Form Located at https://www.unmc.edu/nursing/faculty/faculty-promotion-and-tenure.html)'''  Faculty members must provide a list of five names of individuals who have expertise in their areas of strength. Suggested external reviewers must be outside the University of Nebraska system and cannot be a recent or current collaborator, consultant, mentor or someone with whom the faculty member has another close professional or personal relationship. For reviewers in academia, reviewers must be at the requested clinical or academic rank or higher than the applicant’s current level or equivalent if at clinical professor rank. The applicant must complete a “Contact Information for External Review Form for Clinical Rank Promotion.” Each of the 5 forms must be completed by the applicant and submitted to the chair of the CON P & T by the specified deadline date.</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:3em; max-width:67em !important;">'''6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Copies of Publications'''. Candidates for PROMOTION should submit copies of not more than five (5) of the most important publications which were printed or accepted for publication since their last promotion. </p>

===F.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Guidelines for Developing the Narrative Part for Clinical Promotion Application===

<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">'''Preparation of Narratives:'''  Prior to developing your Narratives you need to discuss rank and your specific areas of accomplishments (teaching, scholarly activity, professional service) with your supervisor. Also if you would like a “coach” for the promotion application process, contact the Promotion and Tenure Chair.</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The Clinical Promotion application includes a two page description of the evidence supporting your accomplishments in each of the three areas. This is where you must highlight your accomplishments to assist others reviewing your application to understand the significance of your contributions to the college, university, and profession. The narratives focus on the last 5-7 years, not your entire career. As you prepare your narrative be concise and state specifically your accomplishments and the impact you have in the areas of focus (teaching, scholarship, or professional service). </p>

<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Prepare the narratives in chronological order to illustrate how one activity leads to the next so that any reviewer will be able to clearly see the sustained contributions or outstanding record. The following are trigger points for you to consider when developing your narratives according to the three areas of evidence. Use Appendix A2’s listing of accomplishments as guides that represent the level of achievement. Not all accomplishments are required but the application for Clinical Assistant and Associate rank must demonstrate a sustained record of excellence and for Professor there must be national recognition and outstanding achievements.</p>

<p style="max-width:70em !important;"><span style="text-decoration:underline; font-weight:bold;">Teaching</span> evidence represents the value of and contributions to student educational experiences:</p>

<ol style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:67em !important;"><li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Identify courses taught for at least the last <span style="text-decoration:underline; font-weight:bold;">two years</span>

<li>Identify any innovative strategies to deliver the course, consider CON mandates to incorporate specific strategies—remember the application will be read by others outside of the CON and contributions must be described specifically for them to grasp the significance</li>

<li>Include a <span style="text-decoration:underline;">summary</span> of evaluations stating the range of scores on the specific rating scale; do not include the print outs. </li>

<li>May a sample of student comments from evaluations—representative but not excessive, select statements that describe the quality of teaching.</li>

<li>Describe responsibility in terms of class size, use of Blackboard, distance students.</li>

<li>If you must provide experiences when patient availability is limited, describe what strategies or alternative experiences are used—e.g. simulation and if available student evaluation of this experience.</li>

<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Teaching Portfolio (optional)<br />

Faculty who have a major teaching role are encouraged to develop a more extensive Teaching Portfolio which can be used to help develop the teaching narrative.  In addition, faculty may want to consider including their Teaching Portfolio as a supplement for review by the P&T Review Committee separate from the required documentation.<br /><br />Information for developing a teaching portfolio is available and detailed on the UNMC Academic Services website: http://www.unmc.edu/academicservices</li>

<p style="max-width:70em !important;"><span style="text-decoration:underline; font-weight:bold;">Scholarly Activity</span> is not limited to clinical achievements but reflects the applicant’s contributions to the profession. Nursing scholarship is defined by the AACN as “the generation, synthesis, translation, application, and dissemination of knowledge that aims to improve health and transform health care” (AACN 2018 --http://www.aacn.nche.edu/publications/position/defining-scholarship). Practice Scholarship is defined (AACN, 2018) as scholarship that “…interprets, draws together, and brings new insight to original scholarship. The practice scholar applies evidence to practice, incorporating implementation and translation science.”</p>

<p style="max-width:70em !important;"><span style="text-decoration:underline; font-weight:bold;">Professional Service</span> includes exemplary service and contributions to the CON, the University, and professional organizations. </p>

<p style="max-width:70em !important;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">CON:</span> Description of committee functions and your specific role, scholarly outcomes from committee work or impact on the organization, if appropriate. Appointments to a task force or Ad Hoc committees are included and describe the outcome from the committee in relation to the CON’s mission/vision and to University as a whole.</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> University Medical Center/the Nebraska Medical Center Hospital/University of Nebraska</span>Identify the committee, contribution you made as a member or leader of the committee, and any specific outcome that was important to any of the listed entities. It may be appropriate to connect the committee to strategic plan objective or new enterprise development.</p>

<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">State of Nebraska</span> Identify the committee, the contribution you made as a member or leader of the committee, and any specific outcome that was important to any of the listed entities. Include the significance of the committee’s function to the citizens of Nebraska.</p>

<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Professional Organization</span> Local, state, regional and national professional organization (appointed or elected) service is important to demonstrate sustained or outstanding contributions to the organization.  Describe the significance of the committee to the organization and any recognition associated with the committee’s participation.</p>

<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Practice</span> Individuals who engage in practice as part of their professional service will provide a description of exemplary contributions. Describe your practice including population served, role, and members of the team providing service (interdisciplinary.)  Describe any consultations and/or program development that exemplifies contributions to patient care focused programs for a targeted population. Describe the clinical outcomes or impact of practice on patient/population health outcomes, satisfaction, or cost effectiveness (i.e. Triple Aims). Describe your specific contributions and role in revising policies, procedures, standards of care, and staff orientation and development.</p>