The federal research institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, recently named Lawrence Tabak, DDS, PhD, interim director. The move came after a national search earlier this year failed to identify a suitable candidate, according to NIH. Dr. Tabak’s appointment was met with immense backlash from nurses, who said NINR should be run by a nurse.
NINR said it was reopening its search in a Sept. 16 tweet, which included a link to the job posting. The posting calls for candidates with a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in nursing science, omics disciplines or other relevant sciences. Applicants must also have achievements in nursing-related research.
Some controversy around the candidate search still exists, with multiple Twitter users citing the lack of a nursing-specific degree in the posting’s qualifications section.
The applications are due by Nov. 18.
More articles on healthcare quality:
Ebola transmission falling in Congo, WHO says
Rhode Island patient dies from rare mosquito-borne infection
Why few pediatricians discuss meningitis B vaccine with patients
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
