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At the Heart of Health Care: Nurse Practitioners

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

This Nurse Practitioner Week, we’re proud to spotlight the vital role of Radiology's nurse practitioners who are essential to the care of patients having diagnostic and interventional procedures.

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AMA, radiology groups ‘strongly oppose’ federal bill that would expand nurses’ authority

Radiology Business

The Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act aims to let APRNs practice “to the full scope of their education and clinical training.”

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Celebrating Certified Nurses

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

Congratulations to registered nurses Peg Freitag, Jennifer Grey and Denise Lee, who recently completed the Certified Radiologic Nurse (CRN) exam and are now certified in the field of radiologic nursing.

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Adopting new model of quality management improves nursing safety in radiology

Radiology Business

The “Plan-Do-Check-Act” approach also helped decrease wait times and adverse events, according to a study published in the Journal of Radiology Nursing.

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Celebrating Excellence: IV Nurse Day

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

In honor of National IV Nurse Day on January 25, we spotlight the dedication and skill of our nurses who ensure patients receive the highest quality IV care. Meet five exceptional nurses who go above and beyond to provide comfort and support to patients during this critical procedure.

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CDC considers letting nurse practitioners, physician assistants read X-rays under federal program

Radiology Business

The agency's B Reader Program trains and certifies physicians to classify chest radiographs of workers participating in federal health surveillance programs.

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The Rise of Online Nursing Schools

Open Medscience

The rise of online nursing schools empowers aspiring nurses through flexible, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities worldwide. The post The Rise of Online Nursing Schools appeared first on Open MedScience.

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