Exploring the role of the buddy
scheme for researchers

Hardicre, J

Abstract

There are many career options available
to nurses, midwives and allied health
professional (AHPs) and one of these
options is in the world of research.
Making the move into research as a career
option is gaining popularity and by the end of
2013 it is anticipated that the UK-wide clinical
research nurse workforce will be about 10 000.
The previous paper in this series looked at the
role of the research nurse and how to take the
first tentative steps into the role. This paper
will discuss supporting the development of
researchers and is applicable to both novice
and more experienced researchers.

Citation

scheme for researchers. British Journal of Nursing, 22(5), 168-170. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2013.22.5.168

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Aug 16, 2013
• Deposit Date: Jul 9, 2014
• Journal: British Journal of Nursing
• Print ISSN: 0966-0461
• Publisher: MA Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 22
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 168-170
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2013.22.5.168
• Keywords: Researcher; Development; Research Nurse; Buddy system
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2013.22.5.168
• Related Public URLs: http://www.markallengroup.com/ma-healthcare/healthcare-publications/british-journal-of-nursing/
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