Connecting translational nurse scientists across the nationâ€"the nurse scientist-translational research interest group

Elizabeth Gross Cohn, Donna Jo McCloskey, Christine Tassone Kovner, Rachel Schiffman, Pamela H. Mitchell

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Abstract

Translation science is the process of transdisciplinary teams accelerating the discoveries and findings from the laboratory, clinic, and community, and moving them into interventions that improve the health of individuals and populations. These discoveries include new forms of diagnostics, novel therapeutics, and innovative medical and behavioral interventions. The role of nurses in translational science is a natural fit, given the transdisciplinary nature of their work, the evolving role of nursing science, and the high-level of patient and family-centered interaction that nurses have as clinicians and scientists. As Clinical and Translational Science Awards were being developed across the nation, nurses felt the need for a stronger and more united voice. In 2010, nurse leaders in this field started the Nurse Scientist-Translational Interest Research Group (NS-TRIG). The group is now in its eighth year and provides a forum for nurse scientists to connect, communicate and collaborate. The purpose of this article is to describe the formation and background of the NS-TRIG, describe our meeting structure and provide examples of content. We also describe a summary of major accomplishments and work products of the NS-TRIG, and consider lessons learned and future directions of the group.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1
Number of pages1
JournalOnline Journal of Issues in Nursing
Volume23
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2018

Keywords

  • Clinical and translational science
  • National networking
  • Nurse empowerment
  • Translational nursing
  • Translational research

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Issues, ethics and legal aspects

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