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.

Health characteristics and factors associated with transition shock in newly graduated registered nurses: a latent class analysis

“…Meanwhile, it was also arduous for them to integrate themselves into an unfamiliar but team-oriented environment in a short time [ 7 ]. For newly graduated registered nurses in the “high transition shock” group, nursing managers or policymakers should focus on providing transition programs to facilitate the transition of students to clinical nurses [ 5 ]. In addition, sufficient supervisor support, appropriate workload delegation, and effective communication correlate with the stage of development of the transition to meet the fluctuating demands of new nurses to reduce transition shock [ 24 ].…”

“…Transition shock is defined as a challenging and intimidating process with a broad scope of physical, emotional, developmental, and intellectual changes when newly graduated registered nurses engage in a professional practice position for the first time [ 4 , 5 ]. Previous studies have indicated that a high level of transition shock is the main reason why newly graduated registered nurses consider leaving in the first year [ 3 , 6 ].…”

Beyond the Bedside

“…When seeking employment other than the traditional residency program available for new graduate nurses, qualifications often include additional training or a requirement of years of experience at the bedside (Lönn et al, 2022). These requirements may automatically preclude students or new nurses from interviewing for these positions.…”

“…Y. K. learned about many nurses who were interested in research or other nontraditional nursing roles early in their careers but were required to gain hospital experience first, lost their interest, changed professions altogether, or were encouraged to pursue traditional graduate degrees instead. Whereas hearing these stories can cast doubt, the encouragement and inspiring stories from the When seeking employment other than the traditional residency program available for new graduate nurses, qualifications often include additional training or a requirement of years of experience at the bedside (Lönn et al, 2022). These requirements may automatically preclude students or new nurses from interviewing for these positions.…”

The importance of dedicated supportive research infrastructure in the hospital setting to support clinical nursing research and evidence‐based practice

“…They make their scientific‐methodological knowledge available to more effectively reframe research in the specialty field of the clinical professionals who seek support from the unit. These special‐purpose, skilled research nurses work very closely with various multidisciplinary groups across the hospital and service as a vital knowledgeable and skilled resource for health professionals, who can flourish from this support (Lönn et al, 2022).…”