Facta Non Verba
Impact. This is the answer to so many customarily asked questions in higher education. Why did you choose nursing? Why did you pursue a career in science? Why did you choose the University of Washington? The shared desire to improve our collective existence is simultaneously an overstated, yet underrecognized, motivation as to why so many of us are here together, in this place, at this time.
Impact also stands as the inspiration of many sponsored projects that transcend traditional boundaries, sparking creativity that extends beyond bureaucratic constraints. It is in support of these projects that the University of Washington School of Nursing created the first of its kind Impact Office. A distinct, yet integral component of the Office for Nursing Research & Innovation, our Impact Office provides a suite of services that robustly support audacious projects that bring significant value not just to the University of Washington School of Nursing, but to our larger community that we serve.
In this week’s Weekly Research Roundup, the Director of our Impact Office, Jessie Rehms, introduces the work of this transformational unit. Future editions of the Impact Office’s biweekly update will highlight incredible projects, including work from Dr. Bill Lober and the Clinical Informatics Research Group; support of our Manning Price Spratlen Center for Anti-Racism & Equity in Nursing’s report on opportunities to dismantle systemic racism in health care organizations (led by Dr. Monica McLemore); and Dr. Jenna Van Draanen’s work to evaluate and provide recommendations for overdose prevention programs in King County.
The Nursing Impact Office is a fee for service support unit that provides à la carte infrastructure to projects that don’t align with the traditional definition of a sponsored project. Whether you’re looking to stand up a governmental service contract, a philanthropic training initiative, a community-based analysis in service of our community’s health, or other daring ideas, the Impact Office is here to support your work. Please learn more about the Impact Office’s services, the types of projects they support, and how to work with this talented team here.
Transforming words and ideas into meaningful action is the cornerstone of high-impact scholarly projects. If you and your research team are ready to make a difference through an innovative, high-impact project, please reach out to the Impact Office today.