clinical research

[labrador4122, RN]

Just asking a question,

I wanted to know what a clinical research nurse does?

I just met someone that told me he could recommend me to their boss to work in research, and he said that it pays well since I already have a license and experience working with patients on the floor.

I am just not sure exactly what the job entittles.

any help would be appreciated!

thanks!

[ghillbert, MSN, NP]

Depending on what area of research you're in, it can involve a lot of data collection, filling in paperwork/electronic databases, getting informed consent for studies, organizing study labs/tests to be done according to the data collection schedule.. a lot of attention to detail.

You can learn a lot about GCP, human research ethics, clinical protocol development.

[pattymac]

Below is just an exerpt...thought it might help you. This is what I do and I love it!

Coordinate and participate in clinical research studies conducted by a supervising physician to ensure that patient treatment provided by primary care personnel and data collected adhere to study protocol; screen patients for inclusion in study based on pre-determined criteria; maintain inventory of unique drugs and supplies needed for study; provide basic patient care and treatment as requested by physician.

Obtain patient blood samples, cultures, tissues and other specimens for laboratory analysis; initiate drug orders and laboratory studies for patients based on standing protocol orders.

Provide direction and training to nursing staff on techniques for mixing and administering new drugs and other forms of patient care and treatment unique to the study being conducted; maintain interface with nursing and other pro-fessional personnel to interpret protocol application for a given patient and to answer questions about the study in progress.

Confer with patient and attending physician to explain purpose of study and obtain written consent for patient to participate; explain diagnostic pro-cedures and method of treatment to alleviate patient and family concern.

Collect information and data from patient charts and records, patient inter-views and other sources; evaluate and interpret collected data and prepare protocol summary forms, statistical reports and analyses setting forth pro-gress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.