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SOCRA Clinical Research Nursing Conference
DECEMBER 5 & 6, 2024 | ORLANDO, FL
IN-PERSON
Conference registration fee: $630 Member (Non-member $705 - includes one year’s membership)
Goal: To describe and de昀椀ne essential functions of the clinical research nurse with consideration of the recently
released ANA Scope and Standards of practice for Clinical Research Nursing. Clinical Research Nurses practice
in a variety of clinical research settings, including serving as a bedside clinical research nurse, clinical research
manager at a site, clinical research associate for a sponsor, or nurse researcher who is developing protocols
and overseeing his/her own research. This program is not only applicable to those currently serving as clinical
research nurses but also to those who are considering becoming a clinical research nurse, including nurses
practicing in clinical areas and clinical research staff who are not nurses but are thinking of returning to school
to obtain a nursing degree. This program contains a wealth of knowledge and can also bene昀椀t clinical research
staff and managers from all educational backgrounds who are interested in advancing their understanding of
this program’s content.
Objective: The goal will be accomplished through lecture and practical application facilitated by clinical
research professionals with extensive experience in nursing, education and clinical research administration and
management. Information will be presented and discussed regarding the American Nurses Association (ANA)
scopes and standards of practice for clinical research nurses. This program will address the unique challenges
clinical research nurses face regarding the administration of clinical research and the care for patients.
Learning Objectives - The attendee should be able to:
• Discuss the key components of the Domains of Clinical Research Nursing Practice
• Identify the necessary skills that embody the core attributes of a clinical research nurse
• Discuss the dimensions of practice for the CRN including; Human Subjects Protection, Care Coordination
and Continuity, Contribution to Science in general and Nursing Science/Practice, Clinical Practice, and
Study Management
• Apply concepts, regulations, and tools that will promote the safe and ethical conduct of research
• Discuss a variety of communication styles and employ effective navigation of study teams
• Discuss strategies to facilitate an ef昀椀cient study team
• Discuss various roles and practice environments of nurses in research and clinical research
• Discuss the role of the clinical research nurse as research participant advocates
• Discuss approaches to increasing the quality of the informed consent discussion
• Discuss the role of the CRN in human subjects protection and ethical considerations
• Discuss ways to build infrastructure and operational practices for clinical research units
• Discuss 昀椀nancial considerations and approaches to working with study budgets
• Discuss best practices related to budgeting and 昀椀nancial management of the entire clinical research
study lifecycle
• Discuss current trends and issues in Clinical Research Nursing
SOCRA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12.75 Continuing Education Credits
for SOCRA CE, Nurse CNE, and Physician CME.
SOCRA designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME for Physicians: The Society of Clinical Research Associates is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CNE for Nurses: Society of Clinical Research Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education
by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
SOCRA Course Series 550
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