Collaboration Between UT Health Science Center College of Nursing and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for BSN Students
October 1, 2025
In this episode, Dr. Lisa Beasley hosts a discussion with research nurses from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and faculty from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. They explore the vital role of clinical research nurses, the collaboration between the two institutions, and the impact of a pilot program designed to expose nursing students to research nursing. The conversation highlights the importance of building a workforce pipeline for clinical research nurses and the future plans for expanding this collaboration through a summer internship program.
Key Takeaways
Nurses play diverse roles, including in research.
Clinical research nurses coordinate and manage trials.
Collaboration between St. Jude and UT Health Science Center enhances nursing education.
The pilot program aims to inspire nursing students towards research roles.
Students have shown great interest in clinical research nursing.
Nurses' input is crucial in bridging gaps in research protocols.
The program has received positive feedback from participating students.
Future plans include a summer internship program for nursing students.
Nurses bring unique perspectives to clinical research.
Building a pipeline for research nurses is essential for the future.
Nurses play diverse roles, including in research.
Clinical research nurses coordinate and manage trials.
Collaboration between St. Jude and UT Health Science Center enhances nursing education.
The pilot program aims to inspire nursing students towards research roles.
Students have shown great interest in clinical research nursing.
Nurses' input is crucial in bridging gaps in research protocols.
The program has received positive feedback from participating students.
Future plans include a summer internship program for nursing students.
Nurses bring unique perspectives to clinical research.
Building a pipeline for research nurses is essential for the future.