Radiologic and Imaging Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice

This new edition contains up-to-date information on this exciting and dynamic specialty that combines cutting-edge technology with the art and science of nursing. It builds upon the previously-published Radiology Nursing, published in 2004, by incorporating the broader practice environment that nurses working in this specialty are encountering in their nursing practice. It guides and supports the imaging APN’s practice from assessment and diagnosis through treatment and evaluation, with emphasis on maintaining a safe environment. The 16 standards are those by which all RNs in radiologic and imaging nursing are held accountable for in their practice. Each standard is measurable by a set of specific competencies that serve as evidence of minimal compliance with that standard. Radiologic and Imaging Nursing is a must-have title for radiologic and imaging nursing practitioners, educators, students, and other healthcare works directly involved in this area of practice. Co-published with the Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing and ANA.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Audience for This Publication Description of the Scope of Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Practice Development and Function of Nursing Standards The Function of Competencies in Standards The Nursing Process Scope of Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Practice Foundation of Radiologic and Imaging Nursing History of Radiology and Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Populations Served Practice Settings Definition and Description of Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Licensure and Education of Radiologic and Imaging Registered Nurses Radiologic and Imaging Nurse Generalist Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Practice Certification in Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Issues and Opportunities in Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Summary of the Scope of Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Standards of Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Practice Standards of Practice for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Standard 1. Assessment Standard 2. Diagnosis Standard 3. Outcomes Identification Standard 4. Planning Standard 5. Implementation Standard 5A. Coordination of Care Standard 5B. Health Teaching and Health Promotion Standard 5C. Consultation Standard 5D. Prescriptive Authority and Treatment Standard 6. Evaluation Standards of Professional Performance for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing Standard 7. Ethics Standard 8. Education Standard 9. Evidence-Based Practice and Research Standard 10. Quality of Practice Standard 11. Communication Standard 12. Leadership Standard 13. Collaboration Standard 14. Professional Practice Evaluation Standard 15. Resource Utilization Standard 16. Environmental Health Glossary References and Bibliography Appendix A. Radiological Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (2007) Index