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

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. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

• 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