What Does a Clinical Research Nurse Do? Insights from a 20-Year Expert

In this episode of The Nontraditional Nurse, we sit down with Teri Crumb, RN — a clinical research nurse with over 20 years of experience who now runs her own consulting business. Teri shares her journey from the bedside to the world of clinical trials, what clinical research nurses actually do, and how nurses can break into this field without prior experience.We cover: • What a clinical research nurse does • How to get started (even with no background in research) • Transferable nursing skills that make you stand out • Salary ranges, remote work options, and work-life balance • Common challenges and how to navigate them • Real advice from a nurse who’s built a long-term career in researchWhether you’re burned out from bedside nursing or just curious about what’s possible outside the hospital walls, this conversation will give you clarity and inspiration.