Welcome to ONRS
The School of Nursing is committed to advancing nursing research that supports evidence-based healthcare. Whether implementing quality improvement projects, contributing to the expansion of healthcare knowledge, driving policy changes, or nurturing the next generation of nurses, we stand ready to be at the forefront of nursing research and scholarship.
Our faculty specializes in several areas that are crucial to improving healthcare delivery. Some of the most important areas include Nursing Education, Population Health, Translational Research and Implementation Science, Social Determinants of Health, Precision Health, and Military, Veteran, and Caregiver Health. Recent research conducted by our faculty includes studies on improving doctor-to-patient communication with prostate cancer patients, discovering gaps in healthcare for military caregivers, and implementing patient use of healthcare technology applications (Apps) for improved health interventions.
The Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship’s (ONRS) mission is to “Facilitate the advancement of nursing research and scholarship by providing tailored funding support and awareness to researchers through grant review and management, manuscript review, assistance with compliance, budget review, educational events and opportunities, and mentorship.” ONRS is dedicated to progressing the research and scholarship activities of our faculty and students.
Research Support Services
The Office of Nursing Research & Scholarship (ONRS) provides end-to-end service to ensure the success of our faculty and trainees.
Contact Us
Lixin (Lee) Song, PhD, RN, FAAN
Vice Dean for Research
Micah C. Wright, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Impact and Innovation / Assistant Professor / Research
Patty Rodriguez
Senior Manager of Research Operations
Allen Reese
Office Manager
Zhen Xu
Program Coordinator
ONRS Think Tank Group
Carrie Jo Braden, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor
Professor
Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
Professor
Karen and Ron Hermann Endowed Chair in Caregiver Research
Lixin (Lee) Song, PhD, RN, FAAN
Vice Dean for Research
Assistant Professor, Research/Assistant Director of Impact and Innovation, ONRS
Norma Martinez Rogers, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor Emeritus
Featured News & Events
Guest Speaker: Dr. Kate Diaz Vickery
Topic: Behavioral Medicine Approaches to Cardiometabolic Disease Management
Join us Friday, July 18 | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM for a talk by Dr. Kate Diaz Vickery, a leader in health equity and community-based care for individuals experiencing homelessness. She will share insights from her NIH-funded research and public health work.
RSVP required.
Focus • Write • Refine
Date: Friday, August 1st, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: NSG 2.302
Open to: SON Faculty and Students
ONRS Writing Retreat
Step away from your daily routine and make substantial progress on your manuscript or grant proposal. This retreat, led by Dr. Micah Wright, Assistant Professor of Research and Assistant Director of Impact and Innovation, Military/Veterans Research Scholar, offers:
- Dedicated writing time
- Opportunities to review and receive feedback on manuscripts and grants
- A supportive environment for productivity and focus
Navigating Research and Mentorship with Dr. Lixin Song
Mark your calendars for our quarterly in-person meeting every fourth Thursday, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at NSG 2.350. This session, titled "Navigating Research and Mentorship," will be led by Dr. Lixin (Lee) Song, PhD, RN, FAAN, Vice Dean for Research and Scholarship and professor.
Special guest Stephanie McClain, Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation, from the Office of Institutional Advancement.
It's a fantastic opportunity to gain insights and guidance on research and mentorship.
