ABOUT THE MNRS EMERGING SCHOLARS NETWORK (ESN)
Who is the Emerging Scholar Network or ESN? We are SO glad you asked! The MNRS Emerging Scholars Network is a collaborative network of aspiring nursing scholars and leaders. The Emerging Scholars Network is an essential networking infrastructure that connects scholars at different levels of study and provides expanded opportunities for engagement and leadership within MNRS.
Attention Early-Career Members!
We need your help to connect you to the Emerging Scholar Network. Please complete THIS FORM to be added to the ESN distribution list. ESN wants to help you with your career journey!
ESN Committee 2026-2028 Elections
The MNRS Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) is seeking its next generation of leaders! If you are a student, post-doctoral fellow, or early-career member passionate about advancing nursing science, we encourage you to nominate yourself or a colleague for an ESN leadership role. ESN provides meaningful opportunities to develop leadership skills, expand professional networks, and influence MNRS activities at the Society-wide level.
Open Positions for 2026-2028: (click on each role for position descriptions)
(Terms are two years each)
The deadline is Monday, January 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern.
* The Chair-Elect serves as Chair during year two of the term.
** Representatives from ESN serve on MNRS Committees and Taskforces; you can read more by Clicking Here.
UPCOMING WEBINARS - click the flyer to access the registration link.
Don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@mnrs.org to learn more about the liaison positions or if you need assistance from the MNRS Executive Office.
YOU BELONG HERE!
Want to Get More Involved In MNRS?
Emerging Scholars are encouraged to become actively involved in leadership positions within MNRS and in promoting opportunities in the nursing field on their campus. Emerging Scholars have unique opportunities to build leadership skills, and professional relationships, and engage in service of the nursing profession. If you want to learn more, please email us at info@mnrs.org.
Ready to jump in? Explore ESN Liaison Open Positions:
We have several liaison positions open if you are looking for additional ways to get involved with MNRS. Our goal is to have a liaison at each University/College associated with MNRS. Please help us meet our goal! The position would involve communicating MNRS/ESN activities to students, post-docs, and early-career faculty at your institution and sharing your ideas with ESN.
MEET THE 2025-2026 ESN Executive Committee
Ariella Teater
Chair
Paula de la Pena
Chair-Elect
Lauren Pageau
Secretary
Kathryn Lee
Treasurer / Finance Committee Representative
Meg Tomlins
MNRS Board of Directors Representative
Henry Duah
MNRS Foundation Board of Trustees Representative
Hannah Ratliff
Engagement Committee Representative
External Relations/Dissemination Committee Representative
Christina Castellano
Liaison Program Coordinator
Hesam Varpaei
Liaison Program Coordinator
Sumiyyah Zimami
Membership Committee Representative
Diana Love
DEI Task Force Representative
Nadeen Alshakhshir
Program Planning Committee Representative
Constance Owen
WJNR Representative
ALL students, post-docs, and early career professionals are encouraged to become actively involved in leadership positions within MNRS and in promoting opportunities in the nursing field on their campus. Emerging Scholars have unique opportunities to build leadership skills and professional relationships and engage in service of the nursing profession.