A novel administrative structure supporting academic nursing practice-based scholarship

Background: Practice-based scholarship (PBS) is critical for advancing nursing science, and for changing and saving lives. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to share two major initiatives implemented at a Midwest College of Nursing (CON) to improve support for PBS. Methods: The CON's Office of Research and Scholarship and Office of Faculty Practice were strategically redesigned to integrate and support practice scholarship across the CON. Conclusion: We share this example as a call to action and blueprint for other schools interested in elevating and advancing PBS.

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This paper shares two major initiatives implemented at a Midwest College of Nursing to improve support for practice-based scholarship, serving as a blueprint for other schools interested in elevating and advancing PBS.