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

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. Lindsey Patton, PhD, APRN, PCNS-BC. Children’s Health & Texas Christian University

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

• Dr. Lindsey M. Tarasenko, PhD, RN. Children’s Hospital Colorado & University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

• 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)