The Clinical Research Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition is an essentialdocument for every clinical research nurse practicing in the United States. The scopeof practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions ofclinical research nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions andbehaviors that all clinical research nurses are expected to competently perform, regardlessof role, population, specialty, and setting. Each standard is accompanied by detailedcompetencies for the three practice levels.The product of extensive thought work by many clinical research nurses, this new editionprovides 18 national standards of practice and professional performance. Each standard isaccompanied by detailed competencies for clinical research nurses. This premier professionalresource informs and guides clinical research nurses in their vital work providing safe,quality, and competent care.