“…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.…”