Let’s talk about nursing beyond the bedside! We’re so excited to chat with clinical trials research nurse, Jordin Rice! Having gained experience as a bedside nurse, Jordin made the switch to clinical trials research and is sharing how it has helped her grow as a nurse! Along with some behind the scenes of the clinical trials world, Jordin is sharing some incredible advice for all nurses out there...your nursing journey doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Nursing is such an incredible field with so many specialties. There is a place for you to make an impact as a nurse, in a specialty you uniquely feel called to!   01:15 How did you get involved with FIGS? 02:30 Did you always know you wanted to be a nurse? 04:00 Making the switch from bedside to clinical trials research. 07:50 When you applied for the research position, did you know it would be with Pulmonary Hypertension? 09:40 Do you work closely with hospitals around you, or mainly the FDA? 13:15 Have you found most nurses in research have previous bedside experience? 15:00 What does your day-to-day schedule look like? 19:00 What does it take to be a clinical research nurse? 22:15 Helping patients heal from disease beyond their hospital stay. 25:00 Do you find it’s hard to find patients to apply for clinical trials, or is there an abundance of applicants? 26:40 What drives you to advocate for others? 29:30 What are some changes you would like to see for clinical research? 31:50 Where research and bedside skills meet! 34:00 You can create your own path in your nursing career! Follow Jordin on Instagram | @jordinrice   Check out the sponsor of today’s episode: ATI the creator of the TEAS Exam atitesting.com/teas-prep   Use code: LIFEINSCRUBS to save 15% on any TEAS prep! **Code valid for TEAS products only through August 31st, 2021**   …………………………..   Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast   Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!   Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen    Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi