title: An exploration of the role of the research nurse and its impact.
abstract: Nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (AHPs) are multiskilled with a variety of career options available to them. As nurses develop they can specialize in many areas, performing many different and diverse roles. One of these roles is within the world of research. This paper is a basic exploration of the role of the research nurse or practitioner and how crucial this is in the development and management of research. A series of papers will follow outlining important areas of the research process offering a comprehensive set of developmental areas for both novice and experienced researchers. The term 'nurse' will also refer to midwives and AHPs.
authors: Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
authors: Jayne
authors: J
authors: Hardicre
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015399:Nursing Research; D012108:Research Personnel