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Research Nurse |
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What is Research Nursing? |
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Research Nurse |
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Job Description |
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The research nurse schedules procedures and performs initial
patient interviews, nursing assessments and clinical duties such as venipuncture,
drug administration and adverse event management. Education is a
vital role of the research nurse. Patients are educated about studies and
procedures and he/she educates the clinical team about the studies. |
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Job Qualifications |
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Because research nurses work in a variety of settings (research
centers, hospitals, and universities, there are different requirements depending
on the client base of the study. Please note: Some facilities are willing
to train.
Some of the possible requirements include: BLS or ACLS
certification, IV and phlebotomy skills. Microsoft Word and Excel proficient.
ASN, BSN, MSN or PhD depending on the job position needed. (ie; research nurse
vs clinical coordinator)
Depending on the type of clinical trial being conducted, almost any nursing
specialty experience is accepted. For example: a study on gyn/ob hormonal
therapies would required OB/GYN nursing experience, a study in stroke analysis
would require neuroscience nursing experience or acute care setting, etc. |
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Certifications |
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To read more about the 3 types of certifications, visit
ACRP |
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CRA: Clinical Research Associates exam |
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CRC: Clinical Research Coordinators exam |
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CTI: Clinical Trial Investigator exam |
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Nurse Research Associations / Links &
Societies |
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Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP): ACRP is the primary resource for clinical research professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, as well as those in hospital, academic medical centers, and physician office settings. |
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National Institute of Nursing
Research (NINR): dedicated to improving the health and health care of
Americans through funding of nursing research and research training. |
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Irish Research
Nurses Association (IRNA) |
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International Council of
Nurses (ICN): The International Council of Nurses (ICN) promotes nursing
research in order to advance nursing knowledge and to improve the quality of
nursing practice. |
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Eastern Nursing Research
Society (ENRS): Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) is a forum for nurse
researchers to promote and support regional nursing research in the Northeastern
United States. |
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Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS): 13 - state Midwest region,
including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. |
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Southern Research Nursing Society
(SRNS): There are 14 states in the Society region: Alabama, Arkansas,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Western Institute of
Nursing (WIN): The Western Institute of Nursing exists to bring together a
diverse community of nurses in a shared commitment to advance nursing science,
education, and practice to improve health outcomes. |
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Job Search |
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Research Nurse Jobs/Employment: Listing of Research Nurse jobs
available in all 50
states. Excellent job resource. |
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Leading Books |
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Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins:
Search for top rated books & journals in the field of Research Nursing. |
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Degree Programs |
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If you would like to advance your nursing career, accredited
online degree programs available.
RN to PhD,
RN to MSN,
RN to BSN or
LPN to BSN degree. |
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