Research nurses contributions to research practice: an oncology nursing experience in Brazil

摘要

BackgroundThe creation and evolution of research nurse, connected with some specialty, brings a new path to be covered and structured inside nursering. The position of Researcher Nurse was initially created decentralized only one Department. In past the years and after the role of work was being consolidating. This paper describes the creations and evolution of Research Nurses in the scene an Oncology Research Practice at a Cancer Center. MethodsBehind of a timeline description the information that in 10?years give us the number of participant departments increased, with an increase of the scientific production, besides the construction of the position of Research Nurses. ResultsThroughout these years, integration and interdepartmental action were developed, with a role and seat in Biobanco, Ethics Committee in Research, Operative Systems of medical Informatics, as well as participation in multicentric, institutional projects within the Brazilian and world Oncology. ConclusionsThe role of Research Nurses being a facilitator for the development of Research Center and consequently scientific institutional progress.