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Abstract

The pivotal role of nurse scientists within health systems and the collaborative efforts to enhance their impact will be explored in this talk. The development of a national, Sigma sponsored, collaborative for health-system based nurse scientists will be introduced.

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Author Details

Perry M.Gee, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN; Esther Chipps PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL

Sigma Membership

Gamma Rho

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Presentation

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Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nurse Scientist Role, Health Systems, Hospital-based Nurse Scientist

Conference Name

36th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Seattle, Washington, USA

Conference Year

2025

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Building Bridges: A Sigma Collaborative for Health System-Based Nurse Scientists

Seattle, Washington, USA

The pivotal role of nurse scientists within health systems and the collaborative efforts to enhance their impact will be explored in this talk. The development of a national, Sigma sponsored, collaborative for health-system based nurse scientists will be introduced.