Ohio Valley Chapter of the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses February 17, 2016
Ohio Valley Chapter of the IACRN Mission: To provide a forum that will facilitate collaboration and best practices between institutions, to provide education opportunities for professional development and to advance clinical research nursing as a specialty practice Sponsor: CCTST
2016 IACRN Results
Topics for IACRN Meetings
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2016 GOALS Expand leadership structure by March 31, 2016 Increase IACRN membership by at least 20% by end of 2016 Offer contact hours at 2 meetings this year Facilitate networking through highlighting 1-2 organizations at each meeting Determine interest in developing a research nursing education tool (video, brochure) for the community and form subcommittee if appropriate by April 29, 2016
IACRN UPDATES Membership Approximately 250 active members from around the world including Japan, Israel, Canada, The Netherlands 3 new pilot chapters: Oklahoma, Rocky Mountain and the UK Sharing best practices Discussion Board Twitter Chat Clinical Research Nursing as specialty IACRN Committee continues to work on ANA Scope and Standards of Practice Upcoming Educational offerings
Where to get information about the Ohio Valley Chapter of the IACRN Webpages: Co-Presidents: Lori Brunner, BSN, RN Kristal Hatter, RN Ohio Valley Chapter of the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses
Ohio Valley Chapter of the IACRN 2016 MEETING DATES FEBRUARY 17, 2016 MAY 18, 2016 SEPTEMBER 21, 2016