We’re so excited to have you here in Nursing Beyond Bedside — a space created for nurses, by nurses who are ready to explore what’s possible beyond the traditional bedside role. 👋 Take a moment to introduce yourself in the comments below: - Where are you currently based? - What’s your current role or experience in nursing? - What sparked your interest in joining this community? - What would you love to learn more about or explore as you consider your next steps? Whether you’re here to discover “soft nursing” roles, explore entrepreneurship, or just want to connect with others on the same path — you’re in the right place. 🙌 We can’t wait to hear your story. Welcome again, @Samara Thames 💙

If you’re a nurse who enjoys analyzing data, reviewing charts, or being part of something cutting-edge in healthcare — you might love working as a Clinical Research Nurse. 🧪 These roles are often tied to clinical trials for pharmaceutical or medical device companies, and they’re usually based within hospitals or affiliated office settings. Most are Monday through Friday, 9–5 type jobs — a welcome change for many leaving the bedside! 💼 These jobs fall under what I call “soft nursing” — still patient-facing at times, but with a big focus on documentation, protocol, and coordination. 💡Why consider it? - Excellent exposure to med device and pharma reps - Great way to network your way into corporate healthcare - Many roles are grant-funded, or highly compensated by industry sponsors - Ideal for nurses looking to transition from bedside without giving up purpose I’m going to drop an example job post below soon — these types of roles are often listed on hospital career pages or job boards like Indeed. Have you ever considered clinical research? Or are you already in it? Drop your experience or questions below ⬇️