Frederic C. Bartter
General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)

Tasks and Competencies Provided by the GCRC Nursing Staff

Certifications/Proficiencies

·       BCLS/ACLS/PALS

·       Chemotherapy Administration

·       Radioactive Isotope

·       Beckman Glucose Analysis                                

 

Special Skills

·       12 Lead EKGs and limited bedside cardiac monitoring

·       Phlebotomy

·       Pharmacokinetic sampling/processing

·       Endocrine Stimulation testing

·       Drug titration with algorithm

·       Pediatric protocols

·       Conscious sedation monitoring

·       Computerized preparation of flow sheets and patient education material

·       Protocol specific patient education

  

Special Provisions

·       24/7 staffing for extended studies

·       Nurse-patient ratio to meet research intensity

·       Inpatient/Outpatient areas to provide visual/auditory privacy

 

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