Name: Research Nurse Description: Involves all aspects of working with pharmaceutical/medical/nursing research Practice roles: Clinical data coordinator, clinical research assistant, clinical research monitor, research assistant Characteristics: Opportunity to be part of groundbreaking studies, projects Drawbacks: Some work is temporary or part time, travel may be required, work can be tedious. Position may rely on availability of grant money Desirable skills: Strong observation and analytical skills, detail-oriented. Grant writing experience helpful in some situations Education: Varies. BS may be required. Some positions may require MS or higher. Advanced nursing research usually requires PhD Employers: Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, teaching and university hospitals, educational institutions, temporary technical placement agencies Associations: Associates of Clinical Pharmacology 1012 14th Street, NW, # 907 Washington, DC 20005 202-737-8100 Publications: Nursing Research Lippincott Raven Publishers 227 East Washington Square Philadelphia, PA 19106 1-800-638-3030