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Non-Bedside Job Spotlight

Pharmaceutical Patient Support/Nurse Educator

These roles are part of the Patient Support Program (PSP) offered by pharmaceutical companies to support patients who are prescribed specialty or complex medications.

What do they do? They help patients:

• Understand their medication

• Learn how to administer it safely

• Troubleshoot side effects

• Stay adherent to therapy

• Navigate challenges and build confidence

Why Nurses Are a Strong Fit:

1. Patient teaching: Nurses are experts in breaking down complex medical information in a supportive, clear way.

2. Empathy and rapport building: Patients often feel overwhelmed starting specialty therapies; nurses excel at emotional support.

3. Assessment skills to quickly spot:

   • Medication misuse

   • Side effect escalation

   • Safety concerns

4. Experience with chronic disease: much of the work involves long-term conditions.

5. Autonomy: ideal for nurses who enjoy independent practice without the chaos of bedside work.
   

Typical Qualifications:

• Licensed RN (or RPN/LPN depending on jurisdiction)

• 2–5+ years of clinical experience

• Strong patient education skills

• Experience with the relevant therapeutic area (often chronic disease, immunology, oncology, neurology)

• Excellent communication

• Ability to work independently

• Strong relationship-building

• Comfort with technology (CRM systems, virtual platforms)

Remember, nurses can do jobs that don’t have the word “nurse” in the title!