Nurse Educator Tenure Status by Program Type (2009 Data) #2212904 (License: Personal Use)

The bar chart compares tenure status-Tenured, On Tenure Track (Not Tenured), and Not On Tenure Track-among nurse educators across six nursing education program types: LPN, ADN, Diploma (DIP), BSN, MSN, and Doctor of Nursing (DOC). While only 1% of LPN and ADN educators were tenured, 44% of DOC-prepared educators held tenure; conversely, 98% of DIP faculty were not on a tenure track, versus just 33% of DOC faculty.

Used in higher education policy reports, nursing faculty development resources, and accreditation documentation to illustrate workforce stability and academic career pathways; targets administrators, faculty, and policymakers seeking data-driven staffing insights.