{"title":"Setting the Stage for a Successful Visit to Radiology","authors":"Lorie Reilly MSN, CRNP, CPNP-AC, FAARIN, Sarah Limbach Cummings MSN, CRNP, CPNP-AC/PC","doi":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39798,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radiology Nursing","volume":"44 1","pages":"Pages 9-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.11.003
Lauren Ann Ingram MSc, BSc, Catherine Elizabeth O'Kane MSc, PgC FHEA, PgD, BSc, RN, Stephen Mullay PhD, BHSc (Hons), BSc Hons, BNurs, PgCap, SPQ (Gerontological Nursing), IP/SP, RN, QN, FHEA
In recent years, postgraduate study for nurses has surged, driven by various dynamics. Despite role diversity, many require expert knowledge gained via master's-level study. However, postgraduates encounter challenges balancing part-time studies, full-time work, and caregiving. This review systematically examined existing evidence and critically discussed emerging themes. Key motivations included promotion, self-growth, and critical thinking/mastery of their chosen field, with notable challenges including poor work-life balance, lack of support, and financial strain. Nursing postgraduate students are not alone in this struggle, with many other student populations facing similar challenges. This prompts inquiry into strategies within postgraduate programs to address these issues, focusing on empowering students, improving learning engagement, work-life balance, and fostering equality and diversity among learners.
{"title":"Unlocking the Drive: Exploring the Hidden Motivations and Challenges of Nurses Pursuing Postgraduate Education: A Narrative Review of the Literature","authors":"Lauren Ann Ingram MSc, BSc, Catherine Elizabeth O'Kane MSc, PgC FHEA, PgD, BSc, RN, Stephen Mullay PhD, BHSc (Hons), BSc Hons, BNurs, PgCap, SPQ (Gerontological Nursing), IP/SP, RN, QN, FHEA","doi":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.11.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.11.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent years, postgraduate study for nurses has surged, driven by various dynamics. Despite role diversity, many require expert knowledge gained via master's-level study. However, postgraduates encounter challenges balancing part-time studies, full-time work, and caregiving. This review systematically examined existing evidence and critically discussed emerging themes. Key motivations included promotion, self-growth, and critical thinking/mastery of their chosen field, with notable challenges including poor work-life balance, lack of support, and financial strain. Nursing postgraduate students are not alone in this struggle, with many other student populations facing similar challenges. This prompts inquiry into strategies within postgraduate programs to address these issues, focusing on empowering students, improving learning engagement, work-life balance, and fostering equality and diversity among learners.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":39798,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radiology Nursing","volume":"44 1","pages":"Pages 57-64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.12.002
Jennifer Evans DNP, RN, NC-BC
Nursing leaders are essential in managing health-care operations and fostering a positive workplace environment. However, the increasing age of nurse leaders and their intent to leave their positions highlights the need for effective succession planning and leadership development. This article explores evidence-based strategies to create an empowering work environment that encourages high-potential nurses to pursue leadership roles. This article reviews leadership behaviors that attract future leaders, including shared governance, humble leadership, and modeling self-care and work–life balance. A hypothetical case study illustrates the application of these strategies in radiology. Shared governance and humble leadership involve empowering nurses by involving them in decision-making processes and valuing their input. This approach could significantly reduce burnout and enhance job satisfaction. Encouraging informal leadership roles means providing opportunities for nurses to assume leadership roles in projects and daily tasks. This helps improve self-efficacy and increases interest in pursuing formal leadership positions. Modeling self-care and work–life balance involves leaders prioritizing self-care and setting clear boundaries. In doing so, they inspire their teams to adopt similar practices, which contributes to a healthier and more balanced work environment. Implementing these strategies can create a supportive and empowering work environment, attract and retain future leaders, and ensure leadership continuity. This approach not only addresses current challenges, but also prepares the workforce to meet future demands, ultimately improving patient outcomes and the overall health-care environment.
{"title":"Empowering Future Leaders in Radiology Nursing: Strategies for Success","authors":"Jennifer Evans DNP, RN, NC-BC","doi":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.12.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.12.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nursing leaders are essential in managing health-care operations and fostering a positive workplace environment. However, the increasing age of nurse leaders and their intent to leave their positions highlights the need for effective succession planning and leadership development. This article explores evidence-based strategies to create an empowering work environment that encourages high-potential nurses to pursue leadership roles. This article reviews leadership behaviors that attract future leaders, including shared governance, humble leadership, and modeling self-care and work–life balance. A hypothetical case study illustrates the application of these strategies in radiology. Shared governance and humble leadership involve empowering nurses by involving them in decision-making processes and valuing their input. This approach could significantly reduce burnout and enhance job satisfaction. Encouraging informal leadership roles means providing opportunities for nurses to assume leadership roles in projects and daily tasks. This helps improve self-efficacy and increases interest in pursuing formal leadership positions. Modeling self-care and work–life balance involves leaders prioritizing self-care and setting clear boundaries. In doing so, they inspire their teams to adopt similar practices, which contributes to a healthier and more balanced work environment. Implementing these strategies can create a supportive and empowering work environment, attract and retain future leaders, and ensure leadership continuity. This approach not only addresses current challenges, but also prepares the workforce to meet future demands, ultimately improving patient outcomes and the overall health-care environment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":39798,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radiology Nursing","volume":"44 1","pages":"Pages 48-51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.06.006
Michele Mekel JD, MHA, MBA
{"title":"Gleaning Lessons From a Shadowy Tale of Corporate Greed: A Review of the Radium Girls by Kate Moore","authors":"Michele Mekel JD, MHA, MBA","doi":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.06.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.06.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39798,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radiology Nursing","volume":"44 1","pages":"Page 124"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141848824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.10.001
Sandra L. Schwaner MSN, RN, ACNP-BC
{"title":"Is It Time for a Radiology Fellowship for Advanced Providers?","authors":"Sandra L. Schwaner MSN, RN, ACNP-BC","doi":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39798,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radiology Nursing","volume":"44 1","pages":"Pages 5-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.11.002
Katherine Gruzalski MSN, RN, CRN, LNCC, CPHRM
{"title":"A Patient’s Clothing in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scanner: Does It Matter?","authors":"Katherine Gruzalski MSN, RN, CRN, LNCC, CPHRM","doi":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39798,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radiology Nursing","volume":"44 1","pages":"Pages 7-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.12.008
Julie L. Murphy PhD, CRNP, PMHNP-BC , Grace Hughes MPH
Effective communication is crucial in the radiology department, particularly when miscommunication can lead to a reduction in patient safety, reduced satisfaction in the workplace, and an increase in staff burnout. Practical advice is presented for healthcare professionals, particularly radiology nurses, to assist in improving the outcomes of high-stakes conversations. Communication styles are explored and encourage directly addressing conflicts to prevent disruption in the radiology department. A detailed case study is provided, examining communication breakdown, strategies to address the communication breakdown, and methods to approach self-care. Key recommendations include reflection questions and self-care techniques before, during, and after addressing the communication breakdown. Through the integration of these strategies, effective communication and mutual respect are enhanced, leading to improved patient care outcomes and workplace satisfaction.
{"title":"Practical Advice to Improve High-Stakes Conversations","authors":"Julie L. Murphy PhD, CRNP, PMHNP-BC , Grace Hughes MPH","doi":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.12.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.12.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Effective communication is crucial in the radiology department, particularly when miscommunication can lead to a reduction in patient safety, reduced satisfaction in the workplace, and an increase in staff burnout. Practical advice is presented for healthcare professionals, particularly radiology nurses, to assist in improving the outcomes of high-stakes conversations. Communication styles are explored and encourage directly addressing conflicts to prevent disruption in the radiology department. A detailed case study is provided, examining communication breakdown, strategies to address the communication breakdown, and methods to approach self-care. Key recommendations include reflection questions and self-care techniques before, during, and after addressing the communication breakdown. Through the integration of these strategies, effective communication and mutual respect are enhanced, leading to improved patient care outcomes and workplace satisfaction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":39798,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radiology Nursing","volume":"44 1","pages":"Pages 81-83"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/S1546-0843(25)00025-2
{"title":"Call for Manuscripts: New Horizons in Radiology Nursing","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1546-0843(25)00025-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1546-0843(25)00025-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39798,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radiology Nursing","volume":"44 1","pages":"Page 3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.10.002
Sergio Mota DNP, RN, CCRN-CSC, NE-BC
Workplace bullying remains a growing concern. Bullying can occur in different forms, ranging from microaggressions to macroaggressions, and have far-reaching consequences including suicide and homicide. Victims of bullying must be empowered to take appropriate measures to stop and report the behavior. Healthcare organizations must implement strategies to preclude workplace violence, which can lead to serious consequences such as staff turnover, lost productivity, poor patient outcomes, and litigation. Although additional research on this topic is needed, with adequate and positive leadership support as well as participation from employees, bullying in healthcare can be mitigated. This article examines bullying in healthcare and its implications for workers in radiology and procedural areas.
{"title":"Silent Struggles: Workplace Bullying in Healthcare","authors":"Sergio Mota DNP, RN, CCRN-CSC, NE-BC","doi":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Workplace bullying remains a growing concern. Bullying can occur in different forms, ranging from microaggressions to macroaggressions, and have far-reaching consequences including suicide and homicide. Victims of bullying must be empowered to take appropriate measures to stop and report the behavior. Healthcare organizations must implement strategies to preclude workplace violence, which can lead to serious consequences such as staff turnover, lost productivity, poor patient outcomes, and litigation. Although additional research on this topic is needed, with adequate and positive leadership support as well as participation from employees, bullying in healthcare can be mitigated. This article examines bullying in healthcare and its implications for workers in radiology and procedural areas.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":39798,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radiology Nursing","volume":"44 1","pages":"Pages 111-115"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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