Patricia Grady

Patricia Grady is an influential American nurse researcher known for her contributions to nursing science and health care. She has focused on improving patient outcomes and advancing nursing education. Grady served as the director of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she promoted nursing research as essential for enhancing health care practices and policies. Her work emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing, advocating for research that informs clinical practices and improves patient care. Grady's leadership has helped elevate the role of nursing in health research and patient advocacy.