ABOUT US
The Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) originally began to provide a place for nurses to collaborate, and collaborate they did! Over time, the founding members began to realize the benefits of having an organization dedicated specifically to nursing research. With some careful attention and a lot of hard work, we have grown into the organization it is today. We're a society where scientists, innovators, and drivers of clinical practice across the career trajectory, come together to share ideas and grow our field through innovative research.
Each year, we host a state-of-the-art conference that draws attendees from all over the United States. But we're much more than the annual conference alone! We provide a vast array of networking and learning opportunities every day to help our members advance their careers in nursing science. We've been making impact for 48 years, and we're still going strong. We're going places, and if you haven't joined us on this journey, we invite you to come along!
OUR MISSION, VISION & CORE VALUES
Our Mission
The mission of the Midwest Nursing Research Society is to generate and translate nursing science to promote health for all.
Our Vision
The vision of the Midwest Nursing Research Society is to be the leading nursing research society shaping the future of innovative science, evidence-based practice, and influential leadership to advance health.
Our Core Values
The STRATEGIC GOALS of the Midwest Nursing Research Society:
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- MEMBERSHIP: Expand, support, and retain a broad and engaged membership through member-centered, accessible communication and services.
- ENGAGEMENT & VALUE: Foster belonging through meaningful, welcoming, and sustained engagement that enhances the value of MNRS membership across the career continuum.
- DEVELOPMENT:Promote rigorous research and its translation through member opportunities for professional growth and research support to advance nursing science.
- FINANCE: Ensure financial sustainability and responsible stewardship of society resources to support MNRS strategic priorities and the needs of our members.
EVERYONE HAS A STORY. WE LOVE TO TELL OURS!
In 1975, a handful of nurses gathered to work on a research project — the Nursing Faculty Research Development in the Midwest — for the Department of Health and Human Services. As the nurses collaborated, they discussed the benefits of having an organization dedicated specifically to nursing research. These seeds, with some careful attention and a lot of hard work, grew into the Midwest Nursing Research Society. Now, 50 years later, MNRS is 1,300+ members strong and has become the nation's premier nursing research organization.
