TNP supports member research initiatives. Opportunities to conduct research are available online and at TNP Annual and Specialty Conferences. The researcher must submit the form below at least 30 days before the start of their proposed research project.  Validation of the research proposal will be made by TNP members designated by the President of TNP.  In addition, the researcher must disclose how the research is going to be utilized and the data will be protected. 

After review of the material the designated TNP committee will decide if the proposal is accepted.  The following will determine whether the proposal will be accepted:

- The research must be designed to treat all individuals fairly and the procedure must be based on fair procedures that will not overburden the TNP participants.

- The researcher must insure that all participants clearly understand the commitments in the agreement to participate in the study.

- The researcher receives confirmation from TNP to collect the data.

- Provide proof of IRB approval prior to research being conducted.

- The research proposal has appropriate tools for the research setting.

- The research is found to reflect quality that is consistent with TNP standards.

- This research is to further individual research/project needs not institutional, organization or company initiatives.

Administrative fees of $100.00 for current TNP members whether is it done through an online survey or conducted at a TNP meeting. Any additional costs associated with conducting the research will be the responsibility of the researcher. TNP will provide an approval letter to conduct the study for the researcher and invoicing as appropriate.

Permissions to conduct the research is at the discretion of the TNP Research Taskforce. Coordination and scheduling for research requests and sending out the on-line link to survey participants is at the discretion of the TNP CEO so there is no interruption in TNP business activities. A maximum of two emails will be sent on behalf of the researcher to TNP members. Upon approval, TNP will work with the researcher to create a general timeline of expectations.

At the conclusion of the study, the researcher will provide an executive summary to be published in the TNP Pulse and website.