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Sep 02, 2009 11:25 PM

ADN or LPN or RN for a SoCRA CCRP?

by Bella83

Hi all, Im new to this site - I am in a very unique situation...I have searched relevant threads and the common response to "ADN or LPN or RN?" is that it depends on your career goals / overall outcome

Education: BA Biology (2005), SoCRA CCRP (certified clinical research proffessional)

Experience: past 4 years working in clinical research for the (1 yr academic cancer center, 3 in big pharma- all in oncology)

Current: Clinical Trial Manager in oncology for a big pharma company.

Situation
I am in a very good position career wise, but have always regretted not following my instinct to pursue clinical patient care. Due to financial & personal obligations (bought a house in June = crazy mortgage), I am unable to return to school full time. (personal training & nutrition/wellness coach part time to get my "fix") However, my company is in the midst of an acquisition, so there is a lot of change to come - one major change being we will most likely be working remotely from our homes- which means flexibility (ie potential to return to school).


Goals:
  • Clinical Research Proffessional full time- Per diem practicing nurse (in place of the personal training!)
  • Gain clinical insight and knowledge to be able to better communicate with nurses and doctors re: elligibility, dose modifications, DLTs, procedures, design, endpoints, safety parameters, etc...
  • Provide better quality comments on protocol/icf & database development , safety review, etc..to my medical team Transition to a medical/safety position in the industry
Question
Given my background, goals, current employment status, and financial obligations- which nursing program would I be best suited for?


I truly appreciate your time and welcome feedback - even criticism- i welcome it all

Kind regards,
Christina


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Old Sep 20, 2009, 08:22 AM

Default Re: ADN or LPN or RN for a SoCRA CCRP?
I would become an RN through an accelerated BSN program.

Since You already have a BA in biology, your first two years (or more!) of a BSN should already be covered.

Here's an example of a program... note that it's full time, but I bet you could find a similar program that is part time or even partly online:

http://www.creighton.edu/nursing/pro...eratedprogram/

I would search for these kinds of programs, and then ask them if they allow part-time study which should still only take you two years.

Good Luck!
LP
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