Professional issues associated with the role of the research nurse

Hill, Gordon; MacArthur, Juliet

Abstract

This article presents the findings of two studies undertaken during 2002 and 2003 that aimed to explore a range of professional issues facing research nurses. The results indicated that the position of research nurses is often complex because of a combination of contractual and accountability arrangements. This position can be intensified by feelings of isolation, a lack of professional support and limited specific educational opportunities. Experienced research nurses are often highly skilled in terms of their specialist clinical knowledge, and have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the research process, including methodological, ethical and practical issues

Citation

Hill, G., & MacArthur, J. (2006). Professional issues associated with the role of the research nurse. Nursing Standard, 20(39), 41-47. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2006.06.20.39.41.c4171

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2006
• Deposit Date: May 25, 2015
• Print ISSN: 0029-6570
• Publisher: RCN Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 20
• Issue: 39
• Pages: 41-47
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2006.06.20.39.41.c4171
• Keywords: Nursing: research; Professional issues; Research and development
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/8294
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/ns2006.06.20.39.41.c4171