National Institute of Nursing Research

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National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Agency overview
Jurisdiction	Federal Government of the United States
Agency executive	Dr. Shannon Zenk, Director
Parent department	Department of Health and Human Services
Parent agency	National Institutes of Health
Website	www.ninr.nih.gov

The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), as part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the nursing care of individuals across the life span—from management of patients during illness and recovery, to the reduction of risks for disease and disability, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.