Replacing Research RN's with non license coordinators

Wanted to open a conversation about the growing trend of nonmedical personnel replacing research nurses. Personally, I think this is frightining, especially since people hired for these positions are often unqualified (BA's, no clinical research experience, no patient experience and NO license). These people are expected to run phase 1 and 2 investigational drug studies. There's no clear line that separates a nurse from a non nurse coordinator in these positions (unless the study requires procedures that can be done by a nurse or an MA). Not only that, what about the subjects, especially those who are very sick like cancer patients. The PI's mentality is, "I can get 2 coordinators for the price of a nurse; 2 for 1." Maybe I'm out of line and am not accepting of this evolving role. Have any of you seen this and what are your thoughts? We all worked hard to earn our nursing license and I think it's threatening, frighting, and discouraging to see people without an RN background do our jobs. I encourage you to share your thoughts. Thank you!