President's Message

 Dear ENRS Colleagues,

 As we enter the second year of my presidency and embrace the vibrancy of this summer season, I am both humbled and energized by the momentum we’ve built together. Reflecting on Year 1, our 37th Annual Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia drew 806 registrants, 139 sessions, and 339 poster presentations, setting a new bar for engagement, scholarly exchange, and visibility of nursing science. The successful launch of our updated mission: To empower a diverse community of scholars dedicated to advancing nursing science, and our bold Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, serve as strong foundations for our continued evolution.

Looking Forward: 38th Annual Scientific Sessions
I am thrilled to announce that ENRS’s 38th Annual Scientific Sessions will take place March 25–27, 2026, at the Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts. We are once again fortunate to have Dr. Ann-Margaret Navarro, ENRS President-Elect, leading the planning committee. With her outstanding leadership and vision, the team is already curating an incredible program that will feature groundbreaking research, interdisciplinary dialogue, and robust opportunities for collaboration.

Building on Strategic Priorities

ENRS’s mission and strategic priorities continue to guide our work as we:

  • Foster mentorship and growth through our vibrant Research Interest Groups, ranging from Early Career Nurse Scientists and Precision Health to Mental Health & Substance Use, Palliative Care, and LGBTQIA Health & Health Disparities.
  • Expand our educational programming through year-round free webinars, student discovery events, and high-impact continuing education offerings.
  • Strengthen partnerships with academic, clinical, and policy stakeholders to enhance visibility and impact for nursing science across the region.

How You Can Engage

  • Submit an abstract of your research this fall for inclusion in the Boston 2026 program.
  • Join or lead a RIG and contribute to shaping future scholarship in your area of expertise.
  • Mentor emerging nurse scientists through our Early Career RIG or student programming.
  • Volunteer on committees and review panels. Your voice strengthens ENRS!

Together, we are advancing nursing science with purpose, passion, and power. I encourage each of you to stay connected, stay engaged, and continue building the future of nursing research, together.

Wishing you a rejuvenating summer filled with discovery, connection, and inspiration.

 Warmest regards, 

 

Marie Ann Marino, EdD, RN, FAAN
President, Eastern Nursing Research Society