The Nurse as Principal Investigator in a Pharmaceutically Sponsored Drug Trial: Considerations and Challenges

Margaret Rosenzweig

Catherine M. Bender


Adam M Brufsky

ONF 2005, 32(2), 293-299. DOI: 10.1188/05.ONF.293-299

Purpose/Objectives: To discuss the process, considerations, benefits, and challenges of the nurse as principal investigator in a cancer care drug trial.

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