The Center for Nursing Research (CNR) provides research support services to College of Nursing faculty and students; and fosters collaboration with researchers across the Division of Health Sciences, the university, and other academic institutions.  The CNR is designated by the Tennessee Board of Regents as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Research. 

The mission of the CNR is to advance faculty members’ ability to conduct and disseminate nursing and interdisciplinary research, support nursing students at all levels in their learning related to research, and to support evaluation processes in the College of Nursing.  The CNR supports the College of Nursing goal, to “engage faculty and students in research and scholarly activities that improve health and advance nursing knowledge.“ 

The CNR is located on the ETSU campus in Roy S. Nicks Hall, rooms 103 – 114.