Switching to Research

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Hello!

I was wondering if anyone had any tips that helped them switch from a clinical nurse to being in research. I have 3 years of experience in the OR, but really want to make the switch into research. However, with no research experience it has been a slow process. I have been applying for jobs (Clinical Trials Assistant, Clinical Research Coordinator, etc.) with no luck. Not even an email back ? I live in the Raleigh-Durham area, so while there are plenty of research companies and hospitals, there are also plenty of applicants for these jobs. If anyone has any feedback/advice I would love it!

Thanks!

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Specializes in Education.

I literally just got a job in research at Duke. I have been in the OR for 12 years. Just keep applying!

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Specializes in 20.

What kind of job did you get at Duke? Is it nurse position or clinical research associate?

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2 hours ago, Texasmama72 said:

What kind of job did you get at Duke? Is it nurse position or clinical research associate?

It's a nursing position.

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On 2/1/2020 at 11:53 AM, DeLynn said:

I literally just got a job in research at Duke. I have been in the OR for 12 years. Just keep applying!

Hi DeLynn,

What do you love about your new research role? How is the stress level in comparison to the OR? I’m about to leave the OR after 5 years for a research position too and just wanted to know your input. Thanks

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On 2/1/2020 at 2:53 PM, DeLynn said:

I literally just got a job in research at Duke. I have been in the OR for 12 years. Just keep applying!

Do you like it? What do you do? Considering being a research coordinator nurse.

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