ClinicalResearchNurs

ClinicalResearchNurs specializes in Adult Clinical Trials, CCU.

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1. Research RN Roll Call

   ClinicalResearchNurs replied to anc33's topic in Research

   I've been in clinical research for 25 yrs- wide variety of roles and increases in scope. Today teach online courses for Clinical REsearch Coordinating but we require at least a BS degree to enroll (UAB) Durham Tech does provide courses for ADNs, but...

2. Professional Organizations

   ClinicalResearchNurs replied to outcomesfirst's topic in Research

   First choice: International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN) IACRN.org (This is my favorite because it advocates for Clinical Research Nursing/Coordinators and has a close relationship with the NIH and is mentored by Claire Hastings...

3. How do I become a research nurse?!

   ClinicalResearchNurs replied to orange57's topic in Research

   Continue to search jobs in clinical research at your institution. If you are at a university hospital setting- look for job postings for: clinical research nurse or study coordinator. Look at the Local Chapter for Associates of Clinical Research Pr...

4. Lack of BSN education on Research Nursing careers

   ClinicalResearchNurs replied to ClinicalResearchNurs's topic in Research

   I do agree with you actually. I teach in a nursing school. I do think that it is important content; however, as you suggest, it would not warrant a large unit- but rather an insertion or reference at least about the role and importance. The workfo...

5. Career Path

   ClinicalResearchNurs replied to change07's topic in Research

   And YES- study coordinators can be listed on the 1572 as a sub-investigator, but my urging is that study coordinators will evolve to initiate research on the practice of study coordinating. Seek mentors!

6. Career Path

   ClinicalResearchNurs replied to change07's topic in Research

   There are a variety of roles and pathways for nurses in clinical research- and you will find as many "job titles" being used out there. In fact, the advanced practice scope of study coordinating is expanding and jobs are expanding. I'll share my "p...

7. Research Coordinators with CCRC or eligible for the CCRC?

   ClinicalResearchNurs replied to mommyonamission's topic in Research

   Deterrent to CCRC- expanding costs of the exams, the meetings, and lack of institutional support of some of the costs. While costs of professional certifications in other disciplines in nursing are usually born by the nurse herself, the costs from...

8. Research Coordinators with CCRC or eligible for the CCRC?

   ClinicalResearchNurs replied to mommyonamission's topic in Research

   I am not sure that the number of research nurses or study coordinators who are RNs with a CCRC (Certification from ACRP or SoCRA) is as high as you think. While those organizations DO provide a certification exam, keep in mind, you don't have to hav...

9. Nursing research within clinical trials

   ClinicalResearchNurs posted a topic in Research

   I think it is important that study coordinators continue to expand their "nursing" roles while working as study coordinators or research nurses. The scope of practice for these nurses should include the investigation of a variety of nursing and mult...

10. Lack of BSN education on Research Nursing careers

    ClinicalResearchNurs posted a topic in Research

    Clinical research nursing/study coordinating is a scope of practice for nurses who are working in a wide-variety of clinical research studies (studies involving patients). Some of those studies are clinical trials of drugs, devices or biologics. St...