Clare Hastings
About Clare Hastings
Clare Hastings serves as the Chief Nurse Officer at the NIH Clinical Center, where she oversees patient care services and manages a substantial nursing staff. With extensive educational background in nursing and anthropology, she leads initiatives in nursing research and clinical care integration.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Clare Hastings has served as the Chief Nurse Officer at the NIH Clinical Center since 2000. In this role, she directs patient care services at a 240-bed research hospital and ambulatory care facility. Hastings oversees approximately 650 full-time equivalent staff members and manages an annual operating budget of about $77 million. Her responsibilities include setting standards for integrating patient care with the management of the clinical research process.
Education and Expertise
Clare Hastings has an extensive educational background in nursing and related fields. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Reed College, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Maryland Baltimore. She continued her education at Georgetown University, obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing Administration. Hastings later achieved a PhD in Nursing from the University of Maryland Baltimore, completing her studies in 1995.
Leadership in Nursing Research
In her role as Chief Nurse Officer, Clare Hastings provides international leadership in defining the roles of clinical nurses within the clinical research infrastructure. She leads the nursing research program with a focus on quality of life, symptom management, health disparities reduction, and research career development. Her work emphasizes the integration of nursing practices within clinical research settings.
Professional Contributions
Clare Hastings has made significant contributions to the field of nursing through her leadership and management roles. She sets standards for patient care and the clinical research process, ensuring that nursing practices align with research objectives. Her efforts in managing a large team and budget reflect her commitment to advancing nursing within a clinical research environment.