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Research & Implementation Interest Groups (RIIGs)

We invite you to connect into MNRS on a deeper level and customize your membership experience. Click on the RIIG links below to learn more about their purpose, goals, awards, leadership, Groupsite communication, and their social media pages.

All MNRS members receive one complimentary RIIG membership and the opportunity to join two additional RIIGs for $10 each.  We encourage all members to join at least one RIIG and discuss relevant topics, current research trends, and opportunities for abstract and award submissions.

Joining a RIIG is easy - all MNRS members have the opportunity to select a complimentary and additional two(2) RIIGs on the registration/renewal forms each year.  If you are interested in joining a RIIG after you have completed your registration/renewal, please share your interest by emailing info@mnrs.org.

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NEW RIIG ALERT! We relaunched one of our RIIGS to be Implementation and Translational Science!

The Midwestern Nursing Research Society (MNRS) welcomes both DNP- and PhD-prepared faculty and doctoral students to learn more about a newly constituted Research and Implementation Interest Group (RIIG).  This RIIG provides a forum for DNP-PhD networking, sharing, collaborating, and disseminating implementation and translational projects and research to the nursing scholarly community. 

What is Implementation and Translational Science? The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at the NIH defines translation as, “The process of turning observations in the laboratory, clinic, and community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and the public– from diagnostics and therapeutics to medical procedures and behavioral changes.” This definition perfectly sums up the goals of the Implementation and Translation Science RIIG as it shows the crucial correlation between translational work and implementing findings into practice.

Learn more about the Open House held on November 2nd by watching the recording below. 

Watch the Open House Recording HERE!

 2024 Research & Implementation
Interest Group Awards

Belonging to a Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Research & Implementation Interest Group (RIIG) is a remarkable way to network, find and provide mentorship, meet research collaborators, partner research and implementation, hone your leadership skills, grow as a professional, and develop your potential. Another benefit of RIIG membership is access to apply for RIIG Awards. While the RIIG Awards do not take the place of other awards given by the MNRS as an organization, these awards are designed to recognize members of each RIIG who are in different stages of their careers.

Acute & Critical-Care Across the Lifespan >

Purpose

The purpose of this RIIG is to foster collaboration among nurse-scientists and clinical scholars, and collectively contribute to the advancement of science that underpins the nursing care of acutely and critically-ill patients and their families across the life span and health-care settings. The reorganization of this section reflects current issues and trends affecting the care provided for these patients in the hospitals, long-term care facilities, transport/mobile ICUs, urgent care centers, and homes.

Who Should Join?

Nurse scientists, clinicians, nursing students

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

RIIG Chair(s)

Andrea Strayer

Kristen E. Pecanac

2022-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Acute & Critical Care Across the Lifespan RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • Distinguished Investigator Award
  • New Investigator Award 
  • Dissertation Research Award
  • DNP Project Award
  • Undergraduate Research Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Annual Goals

1. Increase RIG membership (increase by 15% or 10-15 new members)
2. Maintain award applications
3. Submit for a competitive symposium in 2022.
4. Increase social media communication via Groupsite and Twitter
5. Provide greater mentorship in our RIG through ‘Meet the Professor/Senior Scientist Sessions’ at quarterly RIG video meetings

Overall/Long-Term Goals

To engage members in the development, implementation, and dissemination of research and scholarships.

  1. Create a collaborative network among RIG members to share current research projects, areas of science, and opportunities for collaboration.
  2. Cultivate new generations of scientists through mentor-mentee relationships.
  3. Engage members in scholarly dialogue to identify and address barriers and challenges in the development and implementation of research projects and new knowledge in acute and critical care research through guaranteed or competitive symposia.
  4. Recognize scholarly achievements among students, clinicians, faculty, and researchers.
  5. Support the mission, vision, and strategic directions of the MNRS.

RIIG Minutes/Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Acute & Critical Care RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:
Acute & Critical-Care RIIG Minutes from the 2021 Annual Conference
Acute & Critical-Care RIIG Minutes from the 2020 Annual Conference
Acute & Critical-Care RIIG Minutes from the 2019 Annual Conference
Acute & Critical-Care RIIG Minutes from the 2018 Annual Conference
Acute & Critical-Care RIIG Minutes from the 2017 Annual Conference
Acute & Critical-Care RIIG Minutes from the 2016 Annual Conference

Adolescent Health >

Purpose

The purpose of the Adolescent Health RIIG is to encourage networking, mentoring, and collaboration among researchers who target adolescents. Those who are actively conducting research or who are interested in research involving adolescents are welcome. Through our RIIG, members can engage with other researchers in the field, receive consultation from senior researchers, find a mentor, or become a mentor to others.

Who Should Join?

Anyone with an interest in adolescent health scholarship or desires to engage in clinical discussions of the health care challenges impacting this vulnerable population.

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

RIIG Chair(s)

Celeste Phillips

2022-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Adolescent Health RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • Early Career Investigator Award
  • Graduate Student Award
  • Mid-Career Investigator Award
  • Research Legacy Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 MNRS Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Annual Goals

  1. Organize and submit a Guaranteed Symposium.
  2. Regular RIG Communication via Groupsite: Quarterly membership spotlights
  3. 2022 RIG Awards
  4. Move from LinkedIn and the Listserv to using Groupsite for communication - to encourage collaborating, networking, and mentorship .

Overall/Long Term Goals

  1. To grow our member list each year
  2. To recognize the scientific contribution of members to adolescent health research and implementation scholarship
  3. To build and support collaborative research and scholarship partnerships among MNRS members
  4. To disseminate information specific to scholars working with adolescents and young adults.
  5. To promote mentorship and networking among members.

RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Adolescent Health RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:
Adolescent Health RIIG Annual Report from the 2021 Annual Research Conference
Adolescent Health RIIG Annual Report from the 2020 Annual Research Conference
Adolescent Health RIIG Annual Report from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Adolescent Health RIIG Annual Report from the 2018 Annual Research Conference
Adolescent Health RIIG Annual Report from the 2017 Annual Research Conference
Adolescent Health RIIG Annual Report from the 2016 Annual Research Conference

Family Health >

Purpose

The purpose of the Family Health RIIG is to advance family science by facilitating networking and partnerships between members, fostering the quality of the research conducted to advance family science, and facilitating dissemination of the research of section members. The Family Health RIIG will continue to provide continuity as a "intellectual home and center of connectedness" for a core of nurse researches committed to extending family science.

Who Should Join?

Researchers interested in family health research

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

RIIG Chair(s)

Thao Griffith

2022-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Family Health RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • New/Early Investigator Award
  • Dissertation Award
  • Mid-Career Investigator Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Annual Goals

  • Increase membership and communication (using Groupsite) and social media

Overall/Long Term Goals

  1. Submit for competitive and guaranteed symposiums
  2. Develop a symposium in collaboration with another RIG,
  3. increase membership by 15%,
  4. Each year, highlight the work of at least 3 members of the RIG,
  5. Develop a pre-conference workshop specific to family health
  6. increase mentoring of early stage investigators within the RIG by inviting more PhD and DNP students and more networking (at least one networking event per year).

RIIG Minutes/Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Family Health RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:
Family Health RIIG Annual Report from the 2021 Annual Research Conference
Family Health RIIG Annual Report from the 2020 Annual Research Conference
Family Health RIIG Annual Report from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Family Health RIIG minutes from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Family Health RIIG minutes from the 2018 Annual Research Conference
Family Health RIIG minutes from the 2017 Annual Research Conference
Family Health RIIG minutes from the 2016 Annual Research Conference

Gerontological Nursing Science >

Purpose

The Gerontological Nursing Science RIIG is dedicated to the advancement of Gerontological nursing science and care of older adults through research. Members include researchers, clinicians, educators, and students with diverse backgrounds in aging-related care and practice issues.

  • Serve to connect MNRS members with an interest in Gerontological nursing throughout the year
  • Recognize member's contributions to Gerontological nursing science through awards and dissemination of research highlights
  • Increase student involvement in the section through leadership and taskforce involvement
  • Provide an opportunity for section members to become involved with, contribute to and provide leadership within MNRS

Who Should Join?

Membership in this RIIG is open to all MNRS members who are interested in advancing the science of Gerontology through research, collaborative work to address issues of aging and promoting outcomes that result from the research being conducted.

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

RIIG Chair(s)

Wen Liu

2022-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Gerontological Nursing Science RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • Community Partnership Award
  • PhD Dissertation Award
  • DNP Project Award
  • Senior Nurse Scientist Award 

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Overall/Long Term Goals

  1. Continue to support student engagement and mentorship in the GRIG through opportunities to participate in abstract/award application reviews, informal virtual gatherings for students/postdoc GRIG members, etc.
  2. Continue building membership and refining communications to foster gerontology relationships, synergy and interconnections with NHCGNE and gerontological nursing science RIGs at other regional nursing research societies.
  3. Expand leadership team- Leader Emeriti: Carol Rogers, Marianne Smith, Lisa Skemp, Kim Oosterhouse, Olimpia Paun; Committee chairs:
    • Communications: Marcia Shade, Pei-Shiun Chang;
    • Awards: Debra Jansen;
    • Nominations: Eleanor Rivera;
    • Student Co-Chairs: Shandra Burton, Florence Johnson
  • 2021-2022:
    Submit at least one competitive symposium.
    Prepare for future symposia development.
    Determine readiness to submit a pre-conference workshop.
  • 2022-2023:
    Submit a guaranteed symposium.
  • 2023-2024:
    Submit a least one competitive symposium.
    Prepare and host webinar for membership.

RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Gerontological Nursing Science RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:

Gerontological Nursing Science RIIG Annual Report from the 2021 Annual Research Conference
Gerontological Nursing Science RIIG Annual Report from the 2020 Annual Research Conference
Gerontological Nursing Science RIIG Annual Report from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Gerontological Nursing Science RIIG minutes from the 2018 Annual Research Conference
Gerontological Nursing Science RIIG minutes from the 2017 Annual Research Conference
Gerontological Nursing Science RIIG minutes from the 2016 Annual Research Conference

Health of Diverse Population >

Purpose

The Health of Diverse Populations RIIG (HDPRIIG) provides an opportunity for nurses engaged in research, practice, policy development, administration, education, and theory development in the rapidly expanding focal areas of cultural diversity and marginalized populations to come together for scholarly exchange. The focal areas of interest include an emphasis on race, ethnicity, health disparities, gender, socioeconomic class, spiritual preferences, immigration, international nursing, and/or how cultural influences impact the provision of health care.

The HDP RIIG provides forums enabling interdisciplinary collaboration through a variety of mechanisms, including online networking and an annual conference, to produce and disseminate reports of research that is in progress or has been completed. The HDP seeks to improve knowledge and health through research discoveries that are translated into practical applications.

Who Should Join?

Any MNRS members interested in networking and collaborating with other researchers engaged in research focusing on the health of diverse populations.

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

 

Health of Diverse Populations RIIG Newsletter - Summer 2022 Issue

Health of Diverse Populations RIIG Newsletter - Winter 2021 Issue

Health of Diverse Populations RIIG Newsletter - Winter 2020 Issue

Health of Diverse Populations RIIG Newsletter - Summer 2019 Issue

RIIG Chair(s)

Julia O'Brien

Marvin Solberg

2022-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Health of Diverse Populations RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • New Investigator Award
  • Outstanding Dissertation Award
  • Distinguished Investigator Award
  • Early Career Investigator Award
  • Mid-Career Investigator Award
  • Senior Investigator Award
  • DNP Project Award
  • Undergraduate Research Award
  • Advancement of Science Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Annual Goals

  • Manuscript on culturally-responsive applications of technology in research
RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Health of Diverse Populations RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:

Health of Diverse Population RIIG Annual Report from the 2021 Annual Research Conference
Health of Diverse Population RIIG Annual Report from the 2020 Annual Research Conference
Health of Diverse Population RIIG Annual Report from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Health of Diverse Population RIIG minutes from the 2017 Annual Research Conference
Health of Diverse Population RIIG minutes from the 2016 Annual Research Conference

Health Promoting Behaviors Across the Lifespan >

Purpose

The focus of the Health Promoting Behaviors Across the Lifespan RIIG is to advance nursing knowledge of successful approaches to health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management in diverse populations. As part of the larger health care community, nursing scholars work to better understand the complexity of factors that contribute to health behavior.

We seek to promote discussion about the diverse types of health promoting behavior research conducted by MNRS members, and to provide avenues for collaboration, consultation, and dissemination.

Who Should Join?

Anyone with an interest in health promotion activities, especially among marginalized and vulnerable populations.

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

RIIG Newsletter/Email

 

Spring 2021 Newsletter
Fall 2020 Newsletter

 

RIIG Chair(s)

Cheng-Ching Liu

2022-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Health Promoting Behaviors Across the Lifespan RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • New Investigator Award
  • Senior Investigator Award
  • Graduate Research
  • Undergraduate Research

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Annual Goals

  1. Increase networking opportunities among RIG members via newsletters and member directory posted at RIG website.
  2. Plan the RIG's competitive symposium for 2022 MNRS.
  3. Recognize member accomplishments through RIG awards.

Overall/Long Term Goals

  1. Increase research and scholarship collaboration among RIG members.
  2. Promote dissemination of cutting edge research on health promotion and disease prevention.
  3. Recognize excellent in health promotion scholarship at various stages of research careers.

RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Health Promoting Behaviors Across the Lifespan RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:

Health Promoting Behavior Across the Lifespan RIIG Minutes from the 2021 Annual Research Conference
Health Promoting Behavior Across the Lifespan RIIG Annual Report from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Health Promoting Behavior Across the Lifespan RIIG Minutes from the 2018 Annual Research Conference
Health Promoting Behavior Across the Lifespan RIIG Minutes from the 2017 Annual Research Conference
Health Promoting Behavior Across the Lifespan RIIG Minutes from the 2016 Annual Research Conference

 

Health Systems, Policy & Informatics >

Purpose

The purpose of the Health Systems, Policy and Informatics RIIG is to support, encourage, and improve the quality of nursing research in the areas of health systems, information technology, policy, and quality and safety.

Examples of health systems research include administration, management, leadership, implementation and evaluation of best practices. Examples of policy research includes: policy development, implementation and adherence at the local and national levels, as well as effective use of data in the public policy process. Topics related to information and technology include knowledge management, IT application and evaluation, as well as IT utilization for educational and training purposes. Examples of quality and safety topics include performance measures, sustainable interventions and practices, and innovative research methodologies.

*The topics noted above are not all inclusive, rather examples of research areas included in the new research interest group. 

Who Should Join?

Students, practitioners, faculty, and scientists at any level with an interest in Health Systems, Policy, and/or Informatics are encouraged to join.

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

 

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HSPI RIIG Newsletter – November 2019 Issue
HSPI RIIG Newsletter – June 2019 Issue
HSPI RIIG Newsletter – May 2019 Issue

RIIG Chair(s)

Margaret Mullen-Fortino

Alisha Johnson

2022-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Health Systems, Policy, & Informatics RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • Distinguished Investigator Award
  • Mid-Career Investigator Award
  • Early-Stage Investigator Award
  • Dissertation Award
  • DNP Capstone Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Goals

Our goal for the upcoming year include increase membership engagement via virtual meetings throughout the year.

  • Networking: Provide a network to exchange novel/emerging methods, approaches to study, and the development of new knowledge to guide nursing research in health systems, information technology, policy, and quality and safety.
  • Knowledge: Explore novel/emerging methods, approaches to study, and the development of new knowledge to guide nursing research in health systems, information technology, policy, and quality and safety.
  • Practice: Draw upon and build stronger evidence to make informed healthcare decisions and highlight the importance of translating and disseminating health systems, policy, and informatics research to impact nursing leadership, clinical nursing, and federal and state policy makers.
    • Continue the quarterly newsletter
    • Develop two competitive symposia
    • Add mid-career award
    • Offer an award for every award category offered
    • Improve participation/engagement of RIIG members in activities inside and with other members of the RIIG.
    • Increase membership and retention
    • Increase member participation in dissemination research notes and nominating colleagues for member spotlights

RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Health Systems, Policy, and Informatics RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:
Health Systems, Policy and Informatics RIIG Annual Report from the 2020 Annual Conference
Health Systems, Policy and Informatics RIIG Annual Report from the 2019 Annual Conference
Health Systems, Policy and Informatics RIIG Minutes from the 2017 Annual Conference
Health Systems, Policy and Informatics RIIG Minutes from the 2016 Annual Conference

Implementation & Translational Science >

NEW RIIG ALERT -- More information coming soon!

Molly McNett, Co-Chair

Janet Baker, Co-chair

Questions or to join the RIIG, email us at info@mnrs.org

MNRS relaunched one of its RIIGS to be Implementation and Translational Science!

The Midwestern Nursing Research Society (MNRS) welcomes both DNP- and PhD-prepared faculty and doctoral students to learn more about a newly constituted Research and Implementation Interest Group (RIIG).  This RIIG provides a forum for DNP-PhD networking, sharing, collaborating, and disseminating implementation and translational projects and research to the nursing scholarly community. 

What is Implementation and Translational Science? The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at the NIH defines translation as, “The process of turning observations in the laboratory, clinic, and community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and the public– from diagnostics and therapeutics to medical procedures and behavioral changes.” This definition perfectly sums up the goals of the Implementation and Translation Science RIIG as it shows the crucial correlation between translational work and implementing findings into practice.

On November 2, 2022, we hosted an OPEN HOUSE for our members to learn more! (Watch the Recording Here)

 

Nursing Education >

Purpose

To advance the science of nursing education

Who Should Join?

Those interested in discussing, disseminating, collaborating, and researching nursing educational teaching and learning strategies and pedagogies

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

RIIG Chair(s)

Kathryn Vanderzwan

Ginger Schroers

2022-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Nursing Science RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • Advancement of Science Award
  • Early-Career Investigator Award
  • Mid-Career Investigator Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

2021 - 2022 Goals

  1. Seminar, possible webinar,
  2. Increased use of GroupSite for collaboration and communication for multi-site research studies,
  3. Periodically RIG membership presentation of current research

Overall/Long Term Goals

  • Use trends in nursing education to formulate a research agenda to advance the science of nursing education


RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Nursing Education RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:
Nursing Education RIIG Annual Report from the 2021 Annual Research Conference
Nursing Education RIIG Annual Report from the 2020 Annual Research Conference
Nursing Education RIIG Annual Report from the 2019 Annual Research Conference

Palliative & End-of-Life-Care >

Purpose

To promote and support research focused on palliative and end‐of‐life care. Our membership includes nurses with a broad range of research experience, from tenured professors who are established researchers with experience in securing grant funding and methodological expertise, to practitioners with clinical expertise related to end-of-life research, and nursing students whose passion lies in this area. This broad range of experience is useful in networking and sharing ideas regarding both theoretical and practical concerns in end-of-life research.

Who Should Join?

We welcome your participation in the Palliative and End-of-Life Care RIIG. We are looking forward to meeting everyone who is interested in research and translational science regarding end-of-life issues, from symptom management and comfort care during life-threatening illness, to caregiver issues, and to grief management for the bereaved.

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

RIIG Chair(s)

Siobhan Aaron

RIIG Newsletter/Email

Oct/Nov 2020 Newsletter
August/September 2020 Newsletter
June/July 2020 Newsletter
February 2020 Newsletter
January 2020 Newsletter
December 2019 Newsletter
November 2019 Newsletter
October 2019 Newsletter
September 2019 Newsletter
June 2019 Newsletter
April 2019 Updates from the MNRS Conference
February 2019 Newsletter
January 2019 Newsletter
December 2018 Newsletter
November 26, 2018 Newsletter
November 7, 2018 Newsletter
October 2018 Newsletter
August 2018 Newsletter
July 2018 Newsletter
June 2018 Updates
May 2018 Updates

2022-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Palliative & End-of-Life Care RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • Distinguished Career Award
  • Mid-Career Award
  • Outstanding Publication Award
  • Dissertation Award
  • DNP Project Award
  • Early Career Award
  • Graduate Student Award
  • Undergraduate Student Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Annual Goals

1) Increase awareness and visibility of the PEOLC RIIG and member contributions
2) Utilize website to increase interest and connect with membership
3) Increase active membership /new members and member publications

  • Know our members: Update our membership database (during leadership team transition, before RIIG awards, and before conference)
  •  Consult our members: Gather member survey data and publications: send out a yearly survey in November, collect publications and publish before conference; and consider collaborative papers in the future
  • Activate our members: Collect volunteers for abstract review and award reviews at conference (and in early fall); and activate volunteers for conference events from the fall survey
  • Increase member visibility: Facilitate the scholarship and research contributions of members with competitive symposium; Encourage nomination of members for MNRS awards; Acknowledge contributions to the field with RIIG awards; Use RIIG webpage to highlight member achievements.

Overall/Long Term Goals

1) Continue to improve/increase communication and networking between RIIG members outside of the Annual Meeting
2) Highlight the research and recognize the accomplishments of our members through all available mechanisms (e.g. MNRS website/MNRS Matters newsletter and Research Briefs).

RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Palliative and End of Life Care RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:

Palliative & End-of-Life Care RIIG Minutes from the 2021 Annual Research Conference
Palliative & End-of-Life Care RIIG Minutes from the 2020 Annual Research Conference
Palliative & End-of-Life Care RIIG Minutes from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Palliative & End-of-Life Care RIIG Minutes from the 2018 Annual Research Conference
Palliative & End-of-Life Care RIIG Minutes from the 2017 Annual Research Conference
Palliative & End-of-Life Care RIIG Minutes from the 2016 Annual Conference

Pediatric >

Purpose

The Pediatric RIIG's purpose is to encourage networking among researchers either currently conducting or interested in conducting research involving children. Members can meet others doing similar research, benefit from the advice of distinguished researchers, and find or become a mentor.

Who Should Join?

Researchers interested in Pediatrics

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

Meet the RIIG Leadership

Pamela Gampetro, PhD, APRN, CFNP

2022-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Pediatric RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • Outstanding Dissertation Award
  • Early-Stage Researcher Award
  • Mid-Career Researcher Award
  • Distinguished Researcher Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Annual Goals

  • Identify key RIG member actions to achieve 5-year goals to promote collaboration,
  • Provide mentorship, and
  • Increase nurses entering pediatrics.
  • Researching the possibility of developing subgroups and a cadre of volunteers to lead the subgroups in completing activities to achieve goals for the year.

Overall/Long Term Goals

  • Promote collaboration among investigators in the RIIG
  • Provide mentorship for new/early pediatric investigators
  • Address the need to increase nurses entering pediatrics for practice and research
  • Acknowledge pediatric nurse investigators for their contributions to nursing science
Recent Activities/Highlights
    • Evaluation of a Community Campaign: Newborn Umbilical Cord Care
      Author(s): Susan M. Walsh, DNP, CPNP; Kathleen Norr, PhD; Healther Sipsma, PhD
    • Caring for Infants with Milk Soy Protein Intolerance: Challenges with Hypoallergenic Formulas and Reimbursement
      Author(s): Kari Wade EdD, MSN, RN, CNE
    • The Face of Diabetes: The Child's Perspective
      Author (s): Kathleen Elertson, DNP, APANP, CPNP,BC, RN; Shari Leisch. APNP, RN, CDE; Elizabeth K. Babler, PhD, PPCNP-PC, RN, CDE
    • A Retrospective Review of Child Abuse Screening in Children Less than 3 years of Age
      Author(s): Kelly S. Faclome, RN, MS, CNL; Suzanne Moody MPA; Charles T. Mehlman, DO, MPH; Richard A Falcone, MD, MPH
    • Neurobiology of Attachment: From Bench Proposals to Public Policy
      Author(s): Ashley Weber, PhD(c), Ms. RN: Tondi M. Harrison, PhD, RN; Deborah, Steward PhD, RN
    • Guaranteed Symposia 2016

RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Pediatric  RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:
Pediatric RIIG Annual Report from the 2021 Annual Research Conference
Pediatric RIIG Annual Report from the 2020 Annual Research Conference
Pediatric RIIG Annual Report from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Pediatric RIIG Minutes from the 2018 Annual Research Conference
Pediatric RIIG Minutes from the 2017 Annual Research Conference
Pediatric RIIG Minutes from the 2016 Annual Research Conference

Perinatal, Sexual, & Reproductive Health >

Purpose

The purpose of the Perinatal, Sexual, and Reproductive Health RIIG:

  1. To advance perinatal, sexual, and reproductive health nursing science.
  2. To transform perinatal, sexual, and reproductive health nursing practice.
  3. To enhance the careers of nurse scientists conducting research in areas related to perinatal, sexual, and/or reproductive health.
  4. To promote collaboration among nurse scientists related to perinatal, sexual, and/or reproductive health.
  5. To encourage and support nursing students related to perinatal, sexual, and reproductive health interests to become nurse scientists.

Who Should Join?

The Perinatal, Sexual and Reproductive Health RIIG is comprised of diverse nurse scientists and nursing students from the Midwest and beyond. Research interests in this section include but are not limited to childbearing transitions (e.g., antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care; breastfeeding; early parenting), sexual, and reproductive healthcare for all persons across the life course (e.g., women, men, trans masculine, trans feminine, gender non-binary individuals), hormone therapy, sexual and reproductive health policy.

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

 

 

Women's Health and Childbearing RIIG Newsletter - Quarter 4
Women's Health and Childbearing RIIG Newsletter - Quarter 3
Women's Health and Childbearing RIIG Newsletter - Quarter 1 and 2

RIIG Chair(s)

Jennifer L. Heck

Nicole P. Crossley

2022-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Perinatal, Sexual, & Reproductive Health RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • Distinguished Investigator Award
  • New Investigator Award
  • Dissertation Research Award
  • DNP Project Award
  • Undergraduate Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Overall/Long Term Goals 

Goals

  • To increase membership in the RIIG and get members' research findings distributed
  • Current members to invite their colleagues to join the RIIG

3 Year Goals

  • To advance nursing science and transform nursing practice related to Perinatal, Sexual, & Reproductive Health
  • To enhance the careers of nurse scientists conducting research in areas related to Perinatal, Sexual, & Reproductive Health
  • To promote collaborations among nurse scientists in areas related to Perinatal, Sexual, & Reproductive Health
  • To encourage nursing students with interests in areas related to Perinatal, Sexual, & Reproductive Health to become nurse scientist.

Recent Activities/ Highlights

 RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Perinatal, Sexual, & Reproductive Health RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:
Perinatal, Sexual, & Reproductive Health RIIG Annual Report from the 2021 Annual Research Conference
Women's Health Childbearing RIIG Annual Report from the 2020 Annual Research Conference
Women's Health Childbearing RIIG Annual Report from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Women's Health and Childbearing RIIG minutes from the 2018 Annual Research Conference
Women's Health and Childbearing RIIG minutes from the 2017 Annual Research Conference
Women's Health and Childbearing RIIG minutes from the 2016 Annual Research Conference

Physiology, Behavior, Genomics & Society >

Purpose

The mission of the Physiology, Behavior, Genomics & Society (PBG&S) Research & Implementation Interest Group is to promote, disseminate, and translate nursing research with an emphasis on physiological phenomena, experimental genomics, behavior, nursing care associated with emerging technologies, and their impact on society.

Who Should Join?

Investigators who share an interest in research related to physiology and genomics (including epigenetics/epigenomics), including the relationship of such phenomena on behavior and society; as well as the impact of new technologies on nursing practice and society.

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

RIIG Chair(s)

Barbara Swanson

2022-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Physiological, Behavior, Genomics & Society RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • Dissertation Award
  • Early Career Investigator Award
  • Senior Investigator Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Overall/Long Term Goals

  • Provide an interactive forum to facilitate networking with members who have similar research and/or practice interests.
  • Recognize the contributions of researchers/clinicians who advance the physiological, behavioral, genomic, and societal knowledge.
  • Advance high quality nursing research in physiological phenomena, experimental genomics, behavior, and nursing care associated with emerging technologies.
  • Disseminate findings related to the societal impact of new technologies. Increase membership.
  • Provide opportunities for mentorship.
  • Encourage the use of Co-Chairs to decrease burden on one person. Additional committee member serving in roles (e.g., communications, spotlights/newsletters.
RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Physiology, Behavior, Genomics & Society RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:

Physiology, Behavior, Genomics & Society RIIG Annual Report from the 2020 Annual Research Conference
Physiology, Behavior, Genomics & Society RIIG Annual Report from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Physiology, Behavior, Genomics & Society RIIG minutes from the 2018 Annual Research Conference
Physiology, Behavior, Genomics & Society RIIG minutes from the 2017 Annual Research Conference
Physiology, Behavior, Genomics & Society RIIG minutes from the 2015 Annual Research Conference

 

 

Population Health >

Purpose

The focus of the Population Health RIIG is to advance nursing knowledge related to public health nursing, community health nursing and nurse managed centers. The membership consists of researchers and clinicians who share a common interest in expanding the research evidence base for community and population based health interventions in order to improve practice and policy.

Who Should Join

We invite members from across the research spectrum. Novice level students, entry level PhD and DNP professionals are as welcome as seasoned, experienced, funded and published researchers. We are an open-minded group without bias for a specific philosophical orientation. We aspire to quality research to build knowledge and science.

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

RIIG Chair(s)

Olivia Halabicky

2022/2023 RIIG Award Winners

No Awards given this year. 

If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Overall/Long Term Goals

Our goal is not only to increase membership, but to mentor one another so as to promote a research agenda consistent with Quad Council (ACHNE, ANA, APHA, & ASTDN) recommendations in an ever changing health care system so as to fill knowledge gaps and develop strong evidence that cultivates healthy communities among diverse populations.

The members of this section meet yearly at the annual MNRS conference. An e-mail database supports communication among section members. Members are at various stages in their research programs and include undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and other nurse researchers.

RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Population Health RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:
Population Health RIIG Annual Report from the 2021 Annual Research Conference
Population Health RIIG Annual Report from the 2020 Annual Research Conference
Population Health RIIG Annual Report from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Population Health RIIG minutes from the 2018 Annual Research Conference
Population Health RIIG Minutes from the 2017 Annual Research Conference

Qualitative Methods >

Purpose

The Qualitative Methods RIIG was established to advance the use of qualitative research and mixed methods to study problems of interest to nurse clinicians, educators, and administrators. The use of naturalistic inquiry, phenomenology, ethnography grounded theory, case study, content analysis, and other qualitative methodologies have become increasingly important to understanding the experiences of individuals, families, and groups in confronting a variety of health care issues.

Comprised of nurse researchers from around the Midwest, the Qualitative Methods RIIG promotes research across nursing specialties. Members have a wide range of experiences in studying such diverse health problems as dialysis and renal transplants, obesity, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes, mental health, genetics, palliative and end of life care. Members have also applied qualitative methods to study web-based nursing courses, the image of nursing, and perceptions of quality of care. Members are increasingly successful in obtaining small local grants as well as large, federally-funded grants to support their work, and provide a strong network for others wanting to adopt qualitative and mixed methods research designs.

Who Should Join?

Anyone who has an interest in qualitative and mixed methods methodologies to advance nursing research.

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

RIIG Chair(s)

Chuka Nestor Emezue

Rebecca Johnson Beller

2023-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Qualitative Methods RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • Distinguished Investigator Award
  • Advancement of Science Award
  • Outstanding Dissertation Award
  • DNP Scholarly Project Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Overall/Long Term Goals

  • Continue exploring networking opportunities, with a plan for two pop-ups (informal discussions done synchronously via video technology) in the next 12 months.
  • The first goal is to develop a network among MNRS members who are experts in qualitative methods to have a database of researchers for possible collaboration and mentoring.
  • The second goal is to facilitate a pre-conference workshop on qualitative methods for new nurse scientists.

RIIG Minutes/Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Qualitative Methods RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:
Qualitative Methods RIIG minutes from the 2021 Annual Research Conference.
Qualitative Methods RIIG minutes from the 2020 Annual Research Conference.
Qualitative Methods RIIG minutes from the 2019 Annual Research Conference.
Qualitative Methods RIIG minutes from the 2018 Annual Research Conference.
Qualitative Methods RIIG minutes from the 2017 Annual Research Conference.
Qualitative Methods RIIG minutes from the 2016 Annual Research Conference.

Research thru Academic-Clinical Partnerships >

Purpose

The purpose of the Research thru Academic-Clinical Partnerships RIIG is to build regional collaboratives and MNRS resources that will facilitate the start-up, conduct, translation and dissemination of nursing research and evidence-based practices (EBP).

Who Should Join?

MNRS members interested in examining ways to promote partnerships between academic schools/colleges of nursing and clinical partners.

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

RIIG Chair(s)

Nicole Bohr

2023-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Research Thru Academic-Clinical Partnership RIIG awarded the following opportunity to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • Research Partnership Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Annual Goals

  1. Foster the initiation, implementation and dissemination of nursing research.
  2. Develop a discussion format for clinical/institutional and academic student DNP projects.
  3. Build or strengthen roles for nurse scientists.
  4. Facilitate: a) translation of EBP; b) mechanisms to sustain EBP into clinical/practice settings; c) dissemination and implementation science
  5. Assist MNRS to advance the “Future of Nursing” based on revised NAM reports research mission due out in 2021
  6. Enhance and maximize collaboration between academia and clinical nurse scientists; clinical/academic nurse scientists from multiple sites; nurse scientists with interdisciplinary healthcare providers/specialists and nurse scientists with corporate sponsors

Overall/Long Term Goals

  1. Foster the initiation, implementation and dissemination of nursing research.
  2. Develop a discussion format for clinical/institutional and academic student DNP projects.
  3. Build or strengthen roles for nurse scientists.
  4. Facilitate: a) translation of EBP; b) mechanisms to sustain EBP into clinical/practice settings; c) dissemination and implementation science
  5. Assist MNRS to advance the “Future of Nursing” based on revised NAM reports research mission due out in 2021
  6. Enhance and maximize collaboration between academia and clinical nurse scientists; clinical/academic nurse scientists from multiple sites; nurse scientists with interdisciplinary healthcare providers/specialists and nurse scientists with corporate sponsors.

RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you were unable to attend the past RIIG meetings, please CLICK HERE to read copies of the meeting minutes.

(Please note that you must sign in as an active MNRS member to access this link.)

If you are interested in learning more about the Research thru Academic-Clinical Partnerships RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past conference meetings:
Research thru Academic-Clinical Partnerships RIIG Annual Report from the 2021 Annual Research Conference
Research thru Academic-Clinical Partnerships RIIG Annual Report from the 2020 Annual Research Conference
Research thru Academic-Clinical Partnerships RIIG Annual Report from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Research thru Academic-Clinical Partnerships RIIG minutes from the 2018 Annual Research Conference
Research thru Academic-Clinical Partnerships RIIG minutes from the 2017 Annual Research Conference
Research thru Academic-Clinical Partnerships RIIG minutes from the 2016 Annual Research Conference

Self-Care >

Purpose

The purpose of the Self-Care RIIG is to advance the research and scholarship related to the practices, methods, theories, and outcomes in promoting self-care among nurses, healthcare providers, and patients. This RIIG will address:

  • Self-care in health, wellness and well-being
  • Integrative and holistic self-care technologies
  • The impact of self-care for the inter-professional health care providers, educators and their students
  • The relationship and impact of self-care on symptom management and satisfaction of the patients and families the health care provider serves
  • The influence of self-care on the organizations in which nurses practice and study, their ability to work well together

Who Should Join?

Nurse scientists, clinical scholars and students with an interest and commitment to advance self-care research, scholarship, and clinical practice.

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

RIIG Chair(s)

Elizabeth Anderson

Chelsea Howland

2023-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Self Care RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • Mid-Career Investigator Award
  • New Investigator Award
  • DNP Scholarly Project Award
  • Senior Investigator Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Overall/Long Term Goals

We aim to boost outreach and engagement with our RIIG membership. We will begin use of the Groupsite platform and our Twitter page to highlight RIIG and MNRS information. We aim to engage the broader MNRS membership with timely webinar topics. Lastly, we aim to recruit and retain new members.

RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Self Care RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:

Self Care RIIG minutes from the 2021 Annual Research Conference
Self Care RIIG minutes from the 2020 Annual Research Conference
Self Care RIIG minutes from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Self Care RIIG minutes from the 2018 Annual Research Conference
Self Care RIIG minutes from the 2017 Annual Research Conference
Self Care RIIG minutes from the 2016 Annual Research Conference

Symptom Science >

Purpose

The focus of the Symptom Science RIIG is to advance nursing knowledge related to pain and symptom management. The role of nursing science is critical to assist health care providers to better understand, prevent and manage pain and other symptoms experienced by patients. The Symptom Science RIIG is comprised of nurse researchers from around the Midwest. The RIIG is fortunate to have diversity in its membership regarding years of experience studying pain and other symptoms, effectiveness of interventions, and the physiology of these phenomena. Members range from master's students to full professors. Many RIIG members have current or prior funding including small and large grants, whereas others have never been funded, but serve as an important resource regarding pain and symptom-related issues.

Who Should Join?

  • Nurses with clinical experiences in symptom science and also have interest in research as it applies to the clinical practices.
  • Nurse Educators who teach students about pain and symptom management and who have interest in research as it applies to nursing or interprofessional undergraduate or graduate education, and who are interested in applying the interprofessional Core Competencies in Undergraduate Pain Education.
  • Nurse Research scientists who conduct pain and symptom management research through basic science, and clinical research.

RIIG Communication

Groupsite Community Networking Platform: https://mnrs.groupsite.com/

RIIG Chair(s)

Hongjin Li

2022-2023 RIIG Award Winners

2022-2023 RIIG Awards (Downloadable PDF)

The Symptom Science RIIG awarded the following opportunities to the RIIG membership in 2023. Click the "Downloadable PDF" link for details on each award.

  • Dissertation Award
  • Distinguished Researcher Award
  • Mid-Career Investigator Award
  • New Investigator Award
  • Research Publication Award

Award recipients were announced at the 2023 Annual Research Conference. If you have questions regarding the RIIG Awards, please be sure to email the RIIG Chair or contact the Executive Office at 615-432-0098 or info@mnrs.org

Annual Goals

  • Continue networking efforts to help connect members to others doing similar work and to connect junior faculty to potential mentors.
  • Continue to work on increasing communication outside of the annual meeting through email, twitter and the establishment of a quarterly e-symposium to discuss a relevant paper or the research of a RIIG member.
  • Contribute to the scientific community through a competitive symposium at the 2021 annual conference
  • Recognize the accomplishments of our members through five annual awards: Dissertation Award, New Investigator Award, Research Publication Award, Mid-Career Award, and Distinguished Researcher Award
  • Utilize the 3-tier leadership structure to maintain consistency and encourage growth of the RIIG through improved outreach and engagement of membership.

Overall/Long Term Goals

  • Support the Grants Committee for grants pertaining to Symptom Science
  • Communicate with members multiple times throughout the year regarding RIIG business
  • Offer a guaranteed or competitive symposium at each annual conference
  • Promote and disseminate new nursing research in the field of symptom science through annual RIIG meeting research presentations, email announcements, guaranteed and competitive symposiums, and RIIG-sponsored virtual learning events.
  • Increase member enrollment and engagement through networking, enhanced social media presence, and communication with members.
  • Support the MNRS Foundation

RIIG Minutes/Meeting Summary

If you are interested in learning more about the Symptom Science RIIG, please explore the minutes from the past meetings:
Symptom Science RIIG Annual Report from the 2021 Annual Research Conference
Symptom Science RIIG Annual Report from the 2020 Annual Research Conference
Symptom Science RIIG Annual Report from the 2019 Annual Research Conference
Symptom Science RIIG minutes from the 2018 Annual Research Conference
Symptom Science RIIG minutes from the 2017 Annual Research Conference
Symptom Science RIIG minutes from the 2016 Annual Research Conference

Join. Engage. Collaborate.

A true member benefit, our RIIGs are truly the heart of MNRS.  Active all year round, RIIGs share resources, collaborate, and grow your expertise. We invite you to explore and look forward to your involvement!

 

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