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Research Nurse |
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About This Nursing Job Role |
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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.
Job listing available. |
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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.
Jobs listing available. |
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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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Nursing and Healthcare Jobs: Find nursing jobs
across all 50 states. Click on Nursing Category at bottom of page.
Free Sample RN Resumes also available. |
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Leading Books |
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Research Nursing Books: Listing of top rated
books available 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 MSN,
RN to BSN or
LPN to BSN degree.
College network provides all types of nursing degrees via an accredited online curriculum. |
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Nursing Degrees Online: List of Top Rate Accredited Schools that provide
Nursing & Healthcare Degrees & certificates. |
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More Information |
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To read more about the role of a research nurse, job
opportunities and related sites, visit the listed associations and nurse
research links listed
above. |
