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The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) leads nursing research to solve pressing health challenges and inform practice and policy, optimizing health for all.

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Happy Holidays from NINR
Happy Holidays from NINR
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During this season of giving, we at the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) extend our heartfelt thanks to the nursing community, including nurse scientists, trainees, educators, nursing clinical partners, and the many teams who advance rigorous, solutions-focused research to improve health and prevent disease.
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NINR Hosts School Health Convening as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
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On June 11, 2025, NINR hosted the convening, Advancing Nursing Research to Support Healthy School Environments for All. The overall goal of the convening was to elevate the role of nursing research in promoting healthy school environments to improve health and prevent chronic disease for all students.
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NINR Hosts AI Bootcamp as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
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On June 2-3, 2025, NINR’s Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp explored the impact of AI on health, health research, and clinical practice. The goal of the bootcamp was to facilitate foundational understanding of AI principles, identify actionable steps to incorporate AI into research and clinical practice, and outline ethical considerations for AI adoption.

Learn About NINR’s Research Priority Areas

Optimizing Health for All
Addressing the Conditions of Daily Life
Addressing the Distribution of Health
Preventing and Managing Disease
Advancing Systems to Optimize Care