title: Radiology nursing.
abstract: Radiology nursing is a relatively new field in which nurses can use multiple skills in caring for adult and pediatric patients. The authors present an overview of the role nurses play in interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and mammography. In addition, information about the professional affiliations and certification in the American Radiological Nurses Association is provided.
authors.affiliation: Mesa State College, 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501, USA.
authors.forename: Judy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Goodhart
authors.forename: Joyce
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Page
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000451:nursing; D008327:Mammography / Q000451:nursing; D009683:Nuclear Medicine; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011859:Radiography / Q000451:nursing*; D011871:Radiology; D015642:Radiology, Interventional; D012956:Societies, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000451:nursing; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000451:nursing; D014481:United States