The CRU provides expert nursing, study coordination and dedicated facilities for patient-oriented research, including inpatient and ambulatory studies.
Most of our registered nurses (RNs) have graduate or terminal degrees.
All of our full-time RNs:
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are highly proficient at intravenous starts and phlebotomy.
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are highly proficient at assisting with bone, fat, and muscle biopsies and specialized CLAMP studies.
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are telemetry and radiation safety trained.
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have ACLS certification.
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will have PALS certification by September 2023.
Research Nursing & Study Coordination »
Including expert clinical staff, experienced coordinators, and community research coordinator/clinical liaison support
Comments from CRU Clients
- "Great job team. Really enjoyed my time!"
- Very friendly & competent group. Much appreciated!"
- "The staff always seems very concerned about my comfort as well as the procedure. I am happy to be here."
- "All staff was beyone (sic) exceptional, I will most definitely be interested in more studies. They were all polite, professional and even nice to just talk to. Thank you."
- "Our comfort is paramount, smaller needles were obtained to help w. infusions because of scar tissue buildup, supplies were in room & ready for us when we arrive. Concerns are addressed & changes made if needed. We are made to feel important & necessary to the study & medicine & part of the team. People SMILE and laugh. It's restful to sit back.”
Contact
Denece Forenback, MSN, BSN, RN
- Director of Clinical Research Unit
- Denece.Forenback@uky.edu
- 859-323-6481