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Research committee

Overall/Long Term Goals

  • To engage members in the development, implementation, and dissemination of research and scholarships.
  • Create a collaborative network among RIG members such as developing a directory of their area of science and population of interest, current research projects, and professional affiliations.
  • Cultivate new generations of scientists through mentor-mentee relationships.
  • Engage members in scholarly dialogue to identify and address barriers and challenges in the development and implementation of research projects.
  • Recognize scholarly achievements among students, clinicians, faculty, and researchers.
  • Support the mission, vision, and strategic directions of the National Association of Indian Nurses of America.

2023-24 Goals

  • NAINA research platform will be utilized for collaborative work on areas of minority health. This will also include grant writing and finding funding for research to studies for better outcomes for underserved communities. 

    1. To promote research.
    2. To publish papers in peer-reviewed journals.
    3. To assist with Grant writing activities/ proposals.
    4. To conduct research studies on areas of minority health. 
    5. Engage NAINA members on research topics based on members’ choices via panel discussions. 
    6. Engage members in critiquing research articles via Research Interest Groups (RIGs). 

Reporting Line
The Research Committee Chair reports to the President of NAINA.

Composition of Membership
The committee consists of the following members:
NAINA Research Committee Chair
NAINA APRN Committee Chair
NAINA Chapters Research/APRN Committee Chairs

Request to Join Research Interest Groups (RIG)

RIG Survey will be opened soon.  In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact at :  nainaresearch@gmail.com

Goal of a RIG

The purpose of Research Interest Groups (RIGs) is to provide a structure to develop a community of people who share interests in nursing science.

Please complete the form below and submit.  RIG Team will be in touch with you soon.

RESEARCH INTEREST GROUP FAQs

Would you like to form a team around a special research interest? RIGs are a great way to mobilize a team with shared or complementary expertise and goals.

Through a RIG, members can engage with other researchers in the field, receive consultation from senior researchers, find a mentor, or become a mentor to others.

You will need to become a NAINA chapter member or virtual member in order for you to be eligible to request joining a RIG.

Click here to learn more about NAINA Membership and how to join.

To join a RIG simply complete the RIG Request Form.  If you are renewing your membership please email nainasecretary@gmail.com.

All requests will be reviewed and you will be informed of the status.

Joining RIGs is totally free of cost.

RIGs are tied to your chapter/virtual membership.

Have a Research/RIG Question?

Please contact
Nisha Mathews
PhD, MSN, RN
Research & Grant Chair
Email: nainaresearch@gmail.com