BuncoQueenRN

I've been a RN for over 10 years that includes experience in Cardiac Care & ICU. I recently started working in phase 1 clinical research. I highly recommend at least 1 year of bedside hands-on nursing experience. My job requires experience with administering medication (oral, IV, SQ, etc.), assessing AE's (adverse events - a.k.a., side effects), performing informed consent, reviewing medical history, assessing VS, performing ECGs, and so much more. I use my knowledge base and years of experience multiple times per day. Research is VERY structured with many standards of practice (SOPs) to follow. There is very little room for error because the FDA & IRB have very strict standards. I enjoy my work in research and hope you do, too - if this is the route you choose! :)