Features
A day in the life of a clinical research nurse
By sharing their work diaries, three cancer clinical research nurses offer an insight into the challenges and rewards of the role

By sharing their work diaries, three cancer clinical research nurses offer an insight into the challenges and rewards of the role
- Clinical research helps find new treatments and improve outcomes
- Cancer clinical research nurses are at the forefront of the delivery of clinical trials
- They also play a vital role in supporting patients and being their advocate
Clinical research plays a crucial role in finding new treatments and improving patient outcomes and standards of care.
At the forefront of this process are clinical research nurses, who undertake research through the delivery of clinical trials.
They are directly involved in the patient care pathway, playing an important role as the patient’s advocate, ensuring their safety and supporting them throughout their time on the clinical trial.
Want to read more?
Unlock full access to RCNi Plus today
Save over 50% on your first three months:
- Customisable clinical dashboard featuring 200+ topics
- Unlimited online access to all 10 RCNi Journals including Nursing Standard
- RCNi Learning featuring 180+ RCN accredited learning modules
- NMC-compliant RCNi Portfolio to build evidence for revalidation
- Personalised newsletters tailored to your interests
Already registered or subscribed? Log in

This article is not available as part of an institutional subscription. Why is this?
