Apply Here for a Paid Research Study Opportunity

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Do you work at a primary care or reproductive health clinic in PA? You may qualify to participate in a research study and earn $40! The National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (NNCC) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing are looking for Pennsylvania-based providers to complete a brief online survey about implementing evidence-based practices in clinical settings. The purpose of this study is to explore the barriers and facilitators to implementing new evidence-based practices in primary care and reproductive health clinics, particularly PrEP for women who inject drugs. The survey takes 10-20 minutes, and you will receive a $40 e-gift card upon completing the survey. For more information, contact Laura Starbird, Ph.D., RN at (267) 908-3615 or starbird@nursing.upenn.edu.

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