Assignment: Explore the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Assignment: Explore the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Explore the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) website:www.ninr.nih.gov/ Review their publication Bringing science to life: NINR strategic plan (2011, p. 7) to identify the current priorities for nursing research. Do you agree with the priorities or would you recommend addition or elimination of some of the priorities? What effect do the nursing research priorities have on nursing researchers?
What criteria must be met in order to consider a practice, evidence-based? Provide examples. Explain the role quality plays in evidence-based practice?

Based on the information you’ve learned to this point, write a research proposal that relates to the topics you chose for a previous assignment. Be sure to include the following information in your proposal:

• Hypothesis
  Theory
  Design model
  Method
  Anticipated results
  Potential Dissemination Avenues

The assignment should be between 1500 and 2000 words in length and contain at least two scholarly sources, in addition to the textboook. Assignment: Explore the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

The Division of Extramural Science Programs (DESP) serves NINR’s extramural research community and NINR by overseeing policy and management for grants and contracts to support NINR research and training. DESP also performs other specialized functions for the Institute, such as overseeing a nationwide Research Centers program.
DESP OFFICES
Office of Extramural Programs (OEP)

OEP manages the funding activities of NINR that occur outside of NIH, in research institutions across the country and around the world.
Office of End-of-Life and Palliative Care Research (OEPCR)

OEPCR manages the funding activities of NINR in end-of-life and palliative care research including support of EOLPC activities across the NIH and extramural community.
Office of Extramural Research Administration (OERA)

OERA provides leadership and advice to the Senior Executive for Science Programs on implementing and coordinating extramural research, training and career development grant program operations and policies.