Design and implement research that promotes human flourishing of the nurse, nursing profession, patients, families, communities, populations, and systems.

Provide leadership in designing and implementing research that expands the evidence underlying nursing practice and strengthens nurses' ability to make judgments.

Implement one's role as a research scholar committed to a spirit of inquiry, the systematic investigation of nursing-related problems, and the dissemination of research findings, in a manner informed by a sense of responsibility to shape a preferred future for our profession.

Engage in the science of discovery by designing and implementing research studies and disseminating findings to improve nursing practice, nursing education, or the delivery of nursing services.

The NLN Education Competencies Model includes core values, integrating concepts, and program outcomes.

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