“…particularly in developed countries such as the United States and Canada, expect nursing faculty to carry a full teaching load, 'while engaging in research, service, and practice each semester (Janocscrat 8:. Noll, 1989; Smolen, 1996)0 IVloreover, scholarship-grant writing, research, and publication have greater value, especially in researchbased universWes, than teaching and service (Melland & Volden, 1996; Martsolf, Diecknlan, Cartechine, Starr, Wolf, & Anaya, 1999; Meleis, 2001)0 Although universities and colleges in developing countries such as those in the Caribbean are encouraging faculty involvement in research and service, presently teaching remains the main focus of these institutions. However, this focus might be broadened to become like that of developing countries as many universities/ colleges in the Caribbean seek international accreditation.…”