Preserving Future Generations of Pediatric Researchers

The future of pediatric nursing science

“…However, based on multiple discussions the authors of this paper have had over recent years with pediatric nurse scientist colleagues across the country, there is a consensus that more nurse scientists focused on pediatric research are needed. We are not alone in our concern; other disciplines report a declining number of scientists focused on pediatric issues, including medicine and psychology (G allego Su arez et al, 2018;National Science Foundation, 2018). Due to the of lack of data in nursing, it is not clear whether the inadequate numbers of nurse scientists focused on pediatrics are due to a reduction in actual numbers or to a need for more nurse scientists to address the expanding pediatric population with its increased health care needs.…”