“The art and science of the Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) role is found within the weaving of care throughout the research process, and the value added to patient care that this produces. CRNs play a vital role in improving patient care and contributing to enhanced treatment pathways through delivering and leading clinical research activities, but research nursing is not simply about task-based actions. Rather, it amplifies the nursing values consistent within patient care provided by nurses across all settings.”

Perceptions of clinical research delivery and the Clinical Research Nurse

“The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) role makes an important contribution to realising the aims of the wider health agenda. Despite its continuing evolution and longevity, the CRN role appears to be one of the least understood outwith the field of clinical research delivery in healthcare settings. The lack of understanding presents additional challenges to those in the role, despite numerous attempts to articulate the core elements of the work through
various publications.”