Improving the Health of Veterans through Nursing Research

The VA nursing research agenda is congruent with the mission, vision and goals of VHA and its identified priorities of care. Within an interdisciplinary context, VA nursing research focuses on identifying, testing and/or implementing nursing interventions that enhance health and prevent disease in veterans across the care continuum. These nursing interventions are patient-centered, culturally congruent, cost-effective and outcome-driven.    

Announcements

New Handbook 1204.03 Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) Centers

Nursing Research Advisory Group

The VA Nursing Research Advisory Group (NRAG) establishes, implements, and evaluates a strategic plan for VA nursing research and advises the National Nurse Executive Council (NNEC) on issues and activities related to nursing research.

2009 NRAG Member List     For VA Nurse Researchers (links go to sections below or other pages) Career Development 2008 Nurse Research Conference Calls Funding/Resources   Career Development VA Fellowship Information Pre-Doc Fellowship Announcement Pre-Doc Fellowship Announcement Post-Doc Fellowship Announcement Post-Doc Fellowship Announcement VA Research Career Development Awards The Office of Research and Development (ORD)   has announced a new career development program that streamlines career development opportunities across services into one ORD-wide program. Leave Options for Full-time Clinicians Summary document  developed to describe the relevant VA leave policies that nurses could use to take a leave from their regular duties for the purpose of performing a research activity. Non-VA Career Links National Institutes of Health (NIH) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality(AHRQ) National Library of Medicine (NLM) Funding/Resource Links VA Sources The Nursing Research Initiative (NRI), an HSR&D program,  encourages new and experienced nurse investigators to participate in research aimed at high-priority health issues for veterans with particular emphasis on patient-centered care. VA Research & Development Health Services R & D Rehabilitation R & D Clinical R&D Laboratory R&D VIREC VA Office of Academic Affiliations Non-VA Sources Uniformed Services University Additional Research Funding Links