The Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS) is dedicated to advancing nursing research and promoting the dissemination and utilization of research findings. SNRS facilitates the career development of nurses and nursing students as researchers, enhances communication among members, and promotes the image of nursing as a scientific discipline. Through its 13 Research Interest and Implementation Groups (RI!Gs), SNRS provides opportunities for specialty-focused research discussions, mentoring and mentorship, grant funding, and publications through its affiliated journal, Research in Nursing and Health (RINAH) and online newsletter, Southern Connections.