Role of the Nurse Coordinator Supported by NIAMS U01-AR45444-01A1 Copyright  1999, Trustees of Dartmouth College

Essential Components for Success Availability- clinic hours Credibility - follow up at alternate sites, request for information, return calls. Master computer skills - Laptop,Touchpad, E-Mail Availability - accessible during clinic hours, systems set up for referrals response time for all follow up, requests, etc. Copyright  1999, Trustees of Dartmouth College

Components for Success • Master Recruitment techniques Evaluate all potential study candidates Coordinate the assessment & treatment of patients Educate staff and patients, evaluate learning styles Maintain expected enrollment rates Remember to evaluate learning styles and do teaching accordingly Copyright  1999, Trustees of Dartmouth College

• Be Detail Oriented - Especially at baseline, follow up visits, accuracy with records • Implement established SPORT Procedures/Processes • Trial and evaluate all P/P- adapt for specifics at your site • Network - Internally/Externally • Understand the research process • Be a Team Player • Maintain Patient Confidence and Confidentiality • Communication - timely, clear, direct Records - include computer and hardcopies Trial - adapt specifics at your site Network - Important, for when you are not immediately available, crucial part of the overall success. Team Work - this is a group project, we all need each other for the overall success of the project. Pt Confidence - Patients connecting with and trusting the NC enhance positive follow -ups, rapport, etc. Communicate - clear, direct, timely to Patients, staff, coordinating center Copyright  1999, Trustees of Dartmouth College