A clinical research nurse (CRN), also known as a clinical trial nurse or research coordinator, is a registered nurse (RN) who possesses advanced knowledge and skills in both clinical nursing and research methodologies (Australian College of Nursing, 2022). The role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to conduct clinical trials or research projects, collect and analyse…
A core component of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is connecting Australia’s nurses to specialties and interests. One of the many ways we connect our community is through our Faculties. Faculties provide likeminded nurses interested in, or working in certain specialties to create a community, connect for opportunities and to support each other in…
The Clinical Research Nurses Faculty was launched in August 2022. This group of highly specialised nurses are passionate about increasing awareness of the importance of their specialty in improving health outcomes. Clinical Research Nurses combine their clinical nursing expertise with research knowledge and skills, to facilitate the delivery of rigorous, high-quality clinical research to improve…