Any clinical research nurses out there?

I also work for a University. I agree, recruitment is a major problem. I have recently read that 80% of all pharma trials have to extend their recruitment periods because of lack of enrollment. I have tried lot's of things, newspaper ads seem to work the best, but are expensive. I am interested in trying radio the next chance I get.
Good luck
Charlott

HI ALL,

THIS IS MY FIRST TIME HERE. I'M A RN BSN THAT HAD DONE 10 YEARS OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH (I WAS A PHARMACY TECH SPECIALIST, LICENSED AND BOARD CERTIFIED THEN) IN THE LATE 80'S AND MID 90'S AND WANT TO GET BACK IN IT. I AM FORMERLY FROM CHICAGO BUT NOW LIVE IN TULSA, OK BECAUSE OF MY HUSBAND'S JOB (BEEN HERE FOR 7 YEARS) I WANT TO GET BACK INTO RESEARCH BUT HAVE HAD NO LUCK. I HAVE APPLIED WHENEVER A POSITION COMES UP BUT NOT SURE WHY I NEVER GET AN INTERVIEW. DO YOU THINK IT'S BECAUSE IT'S BEEN SO LONG??? DO YOU THINK THEY ARE INTIMIDATED BY ME SINCE I WORKED AT A VERY LARGE HOSPITAL IN CHICAGO THAT DID LOTS OF HIV AND CANCER DRUG TRIALS (NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL) HAD BEEN THERE OVER 20 YEARS. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET AN INTERVIEW???? ANYONE KNOW OF ANY TRAINING I CAN GET THAT WILL IMPROVE MY CHANCE OF GETTING A RESEARCH JOB. I MISS CHICAGO. I HAD MORE OPPORTUNITIES THERE THEN HERE.. HELPPPPPPPPP ANYONE HAVE ANY ANSWERS... CAN ANYONE HELP DIRECT MY LIFE TO SOMETHING I LOVED AND WAS VERY GOOD AT. I WOULD DEEPLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP ANYONE CAN GIVE ME.

You might want to think about getting certified as a clinical research associate or coordinator. There are a few companies that provide training and testing, you will find them on the internet. I know that certification in this area can go a long way and provides you with valuable information.

New here, just curious.

I am the opposite of most posters as I work for a pharm. CO in clinical research. I am in the process of completing my RN.

Glad to meet all of you.

hi there,
yes i believe nursing is changing its trend.Im on my last semester phd programme.my research field is physiology in analgesics(pain) and im currently studying induced nociceptive and neuropathic pain in mice.I have a bunch of collegues who are also studying different fields like stress response in patients who are in a coma,toxicology and food bourne pathogens,and many more.What exactly were you looking for in reaserch?let me know if i can help
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