Established in 2012, the National Pediatric Nurse Scientist Collaborative (NPNSC) is a community of pediatric nurse scientists from across the United States

 

Our Mission

To inspire and support nurse-led research, integrate evidence-based healthcare delivery, foster knowledge development, and advance nursing science through integrative collaboration to improve pediatric health

Our Vision

National collaboration of/between pediatric nurse scientists enriches interdisciplinary scientific inquiry to transform the care of pediatric patients and their families


NPNSC is excited to announce a new sister-collaborative modeled in our framework … the NDNPC-Peds!!

 

INTRODUCING…

A new sister-collaborative to NPNSC focused on EBP is launching this April 2025!

The National Doctorate of Nursing Practice Collaborative - Pediatrics (NDNPC-Peds) is a collaborative of pediatric doctorally prepared nurse experts in evidence-based practice from across the United States


Since 2012, NPNSC has hosted our annual 2-day conference for clinically-based pediatric nurse scientists

Each year our “Fly-In” takes place at one of our members’ children’s hospitals … see where we are heading next!


Our NPNSC Executive Board

Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Froh, PhD, RN. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia & University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing

Board Members:

  • Dr. Barbara Giambra, PhD, RN, CPNP. Cincinnati Children’s & University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing

  • Dr. Teri Hernandez, PhD, RN. University of Colorado, College of Nursing & Children’s Hospital Colorado

  • Dr. Renee Manworren, PhD, RN-BC, PCNS-BC, AP-PMN, FAAN. University of Texas, Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovation

  • Dr. Danielle Sarik, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

  • Dr. Asma Taha, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC/AC, FAAN. Oregon Health & Science University, School of Nursing

  • Dr. Nhu Tran, PhD, RN, MSCBTI, CCRN, CCRP. University of Southern California & Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

  • Dr. Elaine Walsh, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN. University of Washington, School of Nursing & Seattle Children’s


Our NPNSC Members

Associate Members:

PhD-prepared and DNP-prepared pediatric nurse scientists are invited to join as associate members

Affiliate Members:

PhD and DNP students, preparing for a role as pediatric nurse scientists, are invited to join as affiliate members

Senior members of NPNSC are poised to mentor pediatric nurse scientists, clinical nurses, and advanced practice nurses to support knowledge development, translation, and dissemination of robust research.
— Dr. Teri Hernandez

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