Academy for Clinical Research and Scholarship (ACRS)

Academy for Clinical Research and Scholarship (ACRS)

Mission

The Academy for Clinical Research and Scholarship (ACRS) is committed to promoting research and scholarship that optimizes nursing practice and enhances the health of clinical populations. The primary purpose of ACRS is to support knowledge generation and translation through education and training, intra- and inter-professional collaborations, and community engagement.

Vision

ACRS will serve as a community of scholars from nursing and other disciplines who are focused on improving healthcare delivery and health outcomes of individuals, families, communities, and populations.

Goals

1. Foster an inclusive, supportive environment that encourages idea generation, feedback, and achievement of research and scholarship goals.
2. Build capacity for research and scholarship that improves healthcare and health outcomes.
3. Promote research (PhD) and clinical practice (DNP) collaborations to facilitate knowledge generation and translation of evidence to practice.
4. Develop interdisciplinary and community partnerships to enhance research and innovation to address evolving health needs and complexities of clinical practice.
5. Enhance awareness of the nursing’s unique expertise and pivotal role in innovating healthcare and solving complex health problems.

Contact Information

Faculty, student, and community partner participation, from all disciplines, is welcomed. If you would like to collaborate with ACRS, please contact the ACRS Co-Chairs: