Table 1 Categories and sub-categories derived from qualitative data analysis

Lack of infrastructure and resources in the faculty

Shortage of human resources

Deficiencies in educational structure and planning

Lack of opportunities for faculty growth and prosperity

Separated nursing faculty in the care system

Lack of participation of faculty members in patient care

Lack of integration of educational and care roles in faculty members

Neglecting the caring role of faculty members in the nursing system

Lack of authority of a faculty member in care center

Lack of legal status and authority

Lack of power to change

Lack of integrated and team system in clinical education and care

Negative attitude of physicians towards nurses

Lack of effective professional interaction between nurses and faculty members

Barriers to playing the roles of clinical nursing faculty members

Role ambiguity

Ambiguity in how to monitor and evaluate faculty performance

Role pressure

An unpleasant experience for clinical faculty members with being placed in care centers

Feeling rejected from university

Feelings of worthlessness

Non-participatory education and treatment system

Ineffective interaction between health care centers and the faculty

Performance mismatch between faculty members and nurses