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 launched this past 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
Member criteria: Pediatric nurse scientists are welcomed to join!
PhD-prepared* pediatric (or peds/family) nurse
Employed as a scientist in a pediatric clinical setting**
Evidence of an independent program of pediatric research by peer reviewed publications
*Those with doctorates (non-PhD) that meet all other criteria are welcomed to apply for membership!
**Those with a primary appointment in academia or industry must hold a secondary appointment as a scientist in a pediatric hospital or pediatric health system
Invited guests:
Key contributors, collaborators, and PhD students are welcome to join our monthly NPNSC virtual meetings as Invited Guests of NPNSC Members (status as an Invited Guest is up to 1 calendar year & can be extended)
“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.”
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