Nursing Scholar Calls for Greater Recognition of Nurses' 'Dual Expertise'

Nursing scholar calls for greater recognition of nurses' 'dual expertise'

In a letter published in The Lancet, Penn Nursing's Kathryn Connell, Ph.D., RN, CCRN, argues that nursing is a profession where "dual expertise" is widespread yet structurally invisible. Connell calls for urgent systemic reforms to support nurse clinician-scientists who balance active bedside practice, research and personal lived experience.

Penn Nursing Scholar Urges Recognition of Nurses’ Dual Expertise

Nurse Scientists at the Bedside: Bridging Clinical Practice and Research In a groundbreaking letter recently published in The Lancet, Dr. Kathryn Connell of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing challenges the traditional view of nursing as merely a caregiving profession. She highlights the critical but often invisible role of nurse clinician–scientists, professionals who uniquely […]