How clinical research nursing is shaping the future of urology trials

Nursing research has been developing, particularly over the past 15 years. The role of the clinical research nurse (CRN) is vital because of nurses' high level of patient contact. They are therefore involved in the identification of suitable study participants, initial contacts, enrolment, monitoring and follow-up. The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasised the importance of research to government, the NHS and patients. In this article, the author describes three research studies in which she has taken part and emphasises the importance of research and the role of CRNs in bringing together nursing, medicine and science through the CRN's specialist knowledge and how this particular career choice in nursing is now gaining greater attention and momentum.