Programs
Research
At UC Davis Health, nurses play a vital role in advancing research that improves outcomes, strengthens evidence-based practice, and transforms patient care. Our nursing community actively engages in research across the continuum of care by:
- Leading and conducting research studies across specialties;
- Supporting and caring for patients enrolled in clinical trials;
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams; and
- Applying evidence-based practices to improve clinical outcomes.
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Nurse-Led Research
Explore nurse-led research (Employee Access)The Center for Nursing Science supports nurses in conducting research across the health system. Explore ongoing and completed studies led by UC Davis Health nurses. More information can be found in our Nurse‑Led Research resources.
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Mentored Research Opportunities
Request a consultationWe provide structured guidance and expert consultation for nurse‑led research and projects involving nursing practice. Submit a request to receive personalized support with study design, feasibility assessment, IRB preparation and navigation, and project planning and coordination.
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IRB Administrative Approval
Learn about CITI trainingDoes your nurse-led research or graduate school project require approval from nursing leadership? Learn how to navigate the administrative approval process. Our tools are designed to help you navigate requirements efficiently and ensure your project meets institutional standards.
Review the IRB preparation resources for Nurse-led Research (Employee Access Only). Graduate students, refer to the Guidance for Academic Projects page.
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Engaging Nurses for Inpatient Clinical Trials
Research policies (Employee Access Only)Active recruiting studiesWe encourage investigators interested in performing inpatient research to contact our team to discuss resource planning, engagement with clinicians in the conventional care environment and coordination in advance.
More information on inpatient admission of research patients can be found in Policy 1104 (Employee Access Only) and study information sheets can be accessed in the Research Studies Overview Site (Employee Access Only).