Any clinical research nurses out there?

[Researchnurse]

Hi all! This is my first post...just registered today! I found this BB to be very good for nurses to communicate! I was wondering tho, are there any clinical research nurses out there? None of the posts under "research nursing" really applied. I would like to see somebody in the same field respond.

I am a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator at a University and do all types of studies.

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

Usually clinical trials involve using a drug or device and are funded by the pharmaceutical industry verses clinical research which usually relates to investigator initiated studies that evaluate certain treatment or therapies or risk factors etc........

[anc33]

Same thing. Titles differ even within organizations. My job title is RN Spec, working title is Clinical Research Coordinator. I have friends in different departments that do the same thing who are Research Nurses, Clinical Trials Nurses or Clinical Trials Coordinators.

[michaellav]

Hi

I am a nurse in the Philippines. I want to start a career as a clinical research associate, may I have some few advice on how to begin?

Thank you so much.

Sincerely,

[shamrokks, ADN, ASN, RN]

I am a clinical research nurse/research coordinator for a gastroenterology clinic in west central Florida. Nice to see posts from others who are in research.

[cdscmb]

I am a clinical research nurse/research coordinator for a gastroenterology clinic in west central Florida. Nice to see posts from others who are in research.

Hi central FL research nurse buddy. I am also a CRN transitioning to become a CRC. I too am working towards becoming a CRA in the future. I've been told that I have enough experience to do it now, but I would at least like to get CCRC or CCRP certification before making that move.

[shamrokks, ADN, ASN, RN]

Hi central FL research nurse buddy. I am also a CRN transitioning to become a CRC. I too am working towards becoming a CRA in the future. I've been told that I have enough experience to do it now, but I would at least like to get CCRC or CCRP certification before making that move.

Hi! I've been told that I don't need any further certifications, that my RN will get me further than those non licensed but I am just not sure. Are you going to test this year?

[cdscmb]

Hi! I've been told that I don't need any further certifications, that my RN will get me further than those non licensed but I am just not sure. Are you going to test this year?

Probably true about the RN giving you more opportunities, or being more valuable from a clinical research perspective, but I'm not 100% sure. I've still got a while to go until I meet the time eligibility criteria for certification.

Would you have any interest in coming up I-4? I think we're looking for another RN research coordinator.

[shamrokks, ADN, ASN, RN]

I wish I could but my family ties are all here. Family first! I do love my current job as a research coordinator but I need more. It's not fulfilling enough.