West Coast University Role of a Clinical Research Coordinator Discussion

Conducting research with strong ethical principles is a critical component of being an effective nurse researcher. Consider all or some of these questions as you share your reflections on the importance of ethical considerations in nursing research. In the research simulation activity, which character(s) did you play? How did you feel during the simulation experience? What did your character do well? What did your character not do well and what sense can you make of the researcher’s behavior? What else could your character have done? If this situation would occur again how might you handle it? What resources would you use for guidance and support? What did you learn about ethical principles in research?

You will need to complete this simulation in order to answer your Discussion Prompt this week! Throughout the course, you have learned about research ethics. This simulation will let you see how some of those ethical concerns play out in the clinical setting along with the real-life consequences that can result.

Each role places you in several situations in which you must make decisions that affect patients, family, and your professional ethics and moral values.

In order to access the Research Clinic scenario, follow the directions below:

1. Open the website https://ori.hhs.gov/research-clinic and click on “Play Full Video.”

2. Watch the introductory video, then select the character you want to play. You may play as many characters as you like.

3. Click on “Jan Klein, RN” to play the simulation from a nurse’s perspective.

4. Complete the simulation and answer the discussion prompt.

There are 3 parts to your initial response, all must be addressed in sufficient detail, including the rationale or why of the character played and your view as to whether ethics in research is clear or not and an example of a gray area.

Identifying specific ethical principle(s) related to nursing research is the expectation for #2.

At the top Navigation bar, you will see a tab called” Healthcare Resources.” There you will have easy access to the Code of Ethics for Nurses to consult.