Nursing science drives many of the advances transforming healthcare today. In this issue of The Pulse, we spotlight the IU School of Nursing's PhD in Nursing Science program and the scholars whose work is improving health and shaping the future of nursing. Since 1996, the program has prepared graduates who are advancing nursing science, informing practice, and expanding nursing’s impact on the health of individuals, families, and communities.

The stories in this issue offer a glimpse into the many ways our PhD students and graduates are making a difference. You’ll meet a student whose research seeks to improve mental health services for trauma survivors after they leave the hospital, and an alumna who has devoted her career to championing school nursing and is educating and mentoring future nurses on our Bloomington campus. You’ll also learn how the generosity of the Swisher Foundation is helping PhD students overcome the financial hurdles that can accompany dissertation research, allowing them to focus on generating the evidence that advances nursing science, informs education, and improves health.

Together, these stories highlight the power of doctoral education in nursing science. Through rigorous inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong partnerships, our PhD students, alumni, and faculty are advancing the evidence that shapes practice, informs policy, and transforms healthcare. I hope you enjoy learning more about the people, discoveries, and partnerships that continue to move our program forward.