Re: SDSU IRB consent
From: Patricia Gordon <[email protected]> Date: Fri, Oct 31, 2014 at 2:40 PM
Subject: Courtesy Review of your Thesis project entitled, Knowledge and Attitudes of Advanced Practice Nursing..
Cc: Institutional Review Board Research Affairs <[email protected]>
Dear Ms. Adams,
I have read the portion of your Thesis, as well as the other supporting documents you provided for SDSU IRB to review the stated purpose of your research, and compare the methods of your planned project.
I agree with CSUSM that this project is exempt because you do not collect identifiers as described in either the common rule. Exempt regulation 45 CFR 46.101(b)(4) seems to apply since you email to nursing students or your inclusion population, but you do not receive any identifiable data in return directly from them.
I believe that you might need to obtain from SDSU School of Nursing an authorization letter, if you have not already done so, to add to your exempt file where you received an exempt verification from CSUSM.
As far as SDSU IRB is concerned there is no further review or approval required. Good wishes to you, I find your topic very interesting.
Thank you,
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Pat Gordon, BS MBA CIP
Research Affairs Analyst/Educator Division of Research Affairs San Diego State University IRB Main Line: 619-594-6622
Appendix E RE: Sample of email study invitation letter
Forwarded on behalf of Karen Adams, MSN/FNP Student
Study Title: Knowledge and Attitudes of Advanced Practice Nursing Students Towards Depression
Dear APN Student,
My name is Karen Adams, and I am a graduate student in the College of Nursing at California State University San Marcos. I am conducting a research study as part of the requirements of my degree, and I would appreciate your participation.
One of my areas of interest is mental health care within primary care, and I am studying what the knowledge and attitudes of advanced practice nursing students are towards depression. If you decide to participate, you will be asked to complete a short survey. Participation is anonymous and confidential, and in no way will the results be linked to your name or email address. The results of the study may be published or presented at professional meetings, but your identity will not be revealed.
Taking part in the study is your decision. You do not have to be in this study if you do not want to. You may also quit being in the study at any time or decide not to answer any question you are not comfortable answering.
I will be happy to answer any questions you have about the study. You may contact me at 858-735-2699 (or [email protected]) or my faculty advisor (Dr. Amy Carney, 760-750-7552 or
[email protected]) if you have any study related questions or problems.
Thank you for your consideration. If you would like to participate, please click on the link below and follow the instructions. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. By clicking on the link you are giving your consent to participate in the study.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NursingDAQ Sincerely, Karen Adams MSN/FNP student CSUSM 858-735-2699 [email protected]
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