CE: Original Research: The Clinical Research Nurse: Exploring Self-Perceptions About the Value of the Role

The American Journal of Nursing
Margaret McCabeMary Jane Williams

Abstract

: Background: Clinical research nursing is an emerging specialty practice. Clinical research nurses (CRNs) work to make protocol-related care safe for the research subjects while simultaneously maintaining protocol fidelity. They must continuously balance the needs of the research subjects and the study requirements. The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe CRNs' perceptions of the value of their role. Two focus groups were conducted with a purposive sample of 18 CRNs. An interview guide consisting of eight open-ended items was used. Data analysis used critical elements from Krueger's systematic steps for analyzing focus group data. Five major themes emerged from 168 coded statements contained within the focus group transcripts: comprehensive nursing care of research subjects, training and education of research subjects and staff, contributions to clinical science, unique combination of clinical and critical thinking skills, and CRN practice attributes. Subcategories were also identified. In general, participants felt strongly about the value they added.Clinical research nursing requires the use of a variety of abilities and skills, including critical thinking and problem solving, as well as clinical and research k...Continue Reading

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