Clinical Research Nursing

"Clinical Research Nursing is the specialized practice of professional nursing focused on maintaining equilibrium between care of the research participant and fidelity to the research protocol. This specialty practice incorporates human subject protection; care coordination and continuity; contribution to clinical science; clinical practice; and study management throughout a variety of professional roles, practice settings, and clinical specialties." 

Mission, International Association of Clinical Research Nurses, 2012

Welcome - this page is set to complement both 3rd Year Student Nurse Employability Events and to support experienced registrants wishing to explore information about the field of Clinical Research Nursing.

Below you will find a mixture of resources from presentations; blogs; video clips exploring different aspects of the role. At the bottom of the page are links to 2 free courses, provided on a rolling basis throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Relevant contacts are listed within specific resources but if needing direction, you may also contact nw.rrdn@nihr.ac.uk