Training nurses to improve hypertension care and reduce disparities
Official title: Translational Research and Implementation Science for Nurses (TRAIN) Program 2.0
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-10907553 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help nursing students learn how to better manage high blood pressure and improve care for patients, especially those from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, by giving them hands-on experience with experienced mentors over a 12-week summer course.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $144,772 |
| NIH project number | 5R25HL161579-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907553 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are DNP students from diverse backgrounds who are motivated to improve hypertension care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in nursing education or do not have access to DNP programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program focuses on enhancing the skills of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students to effectively manage hypertension and improve healthcare delivery. It offers a 12-week summer curriculum that pairs students with mentors in clinical settings, allowing them to gain hands-on experience in translational research and implementation science. The program specifically targets the reduction of racial and ethnic disparities in hypertension outcomes by preparing nurses to translate effective interventions into practice. Participants will engage in projects relevant to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's mission.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved hypertension management and reduced health disparities for patients in diverse communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in training healthcare professionals to implement effective interventions, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Souffront, Kimberly T — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Souffront, Kimberly T
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.