For 25 years the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) has supported important clinical and basic research on patient care, disease prevention, nurse staffing, pain management, palliative care and more.  With little fanfare or public notice the NINR funds over 300 research projects which the organization characterizes as person-centered and point-of-care focused. 

A recent Nursing Spectrum/Nurse Week article noted some of the more influential NINR-supported studies including research on the Transitional Care Model for assisting at-risk elderly patients after discharge which is now incorporated into health care reform, and research by Linda Aiken, RN, PhD on nurse-to-patient staffing ratios. 

To find out more, go to www.ninr.nih.gov where you can read about recent research findings, learn about a symposium commemorating the institute's 25th anniversary, and comment on the NINR's draft strategic plan.