In order for IRB members to effectively review your project for determination (research, EBP, or QI) and/or approve the project, you will need to submit the following documents:

• IRB application
  • The application needs to be free of errors (grammar & typos)
  • Only required information should be provided in each section. 
  • The information should be clear & concise. This is not a formal paper.
• Consent form (research)
  • Use NMC IRB template
• Participant Agreement form (non-research)
  • NMC IRB template
  • Online surveys – agreement statement 
• Recruitment materials
• Questionnaires or surveys
  • include permission letter to use instrument
• Detailed Content Outline for any education or information provided as intervention
• Investigator Agreement forms-doctoral student & faculty mentor
• CITI Certificates- doctoral student & faculty mentor

The NMC IRB has taken the position that any exempt or non-research projects that intend to recruit participants specifically for such projects, must provide a consent form or agreement form/letter. Documentation of consent in the form of participant signature may not be needed.

The information provided to participants must include at minimum:

1. the purpose of the project,
2. a general description of the project (procedures to be followed and expected duration),
3. a description of how confidentiality will be maintained,
4. explanation of who to contact for questions,
5. statement that participation is voluntary, and
6. any other information that a reasonable participant would want to know before participating in the project.

Click on the link for a quick review on what the IRB requires in the IRB application:

IRB Application Video Link

Click on the link for a quick review on preventing coercion

Video Link

This document provides information for faculty and students on key areas the IRB reviews upon receiving an application.