Transitioning to the clinical research nurse role - A qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies have reported on the important role of the clinical research nurse in clinical studies. Yet, there is no international consensus about the role's competencies and tasks. Furthermore, the literature offers a little description of the career pathway from a ward-based registered nurse to a clinical research nurse. More knowledge about this specific role could benefit the nursing profession as well as increase the quality of clinical research.

Aim

The aim of the study was to explore Swedish registered nurses' experiences transitioning into the clinical research nurse role.

Design

The study had a qualitative design. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews. Inductive qualitative content analysis was employed.

Methods

Ten participants (i.

SUBMITTER: Lonn BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9796943 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature