Nonopioid Management of Chronic Pain

Authors: Susan Renda DNP, ANP-BC, CDE, FNAP, FAAN and Tammy Slater DNP, MS, ACNP-BC

ACTIVITY:  Read the article entitled: Non Opioid Management of Chronic Pain in the Journal of Radiology Nursing, Volume 40, Issue 1, pages 23-29. Answer the questions related to the article. Successful completion of the activity is determined by the learner achieving a passing score of 80% or greater. The learner is permitted to have 2 attempts at achieving a passing score. 1.0 contact hour (including 1 pharmacology hour) will be awarded to the learner after achieving a passing score and completing a Continuing Education Activity Evaluation Form.  A Certificate of Attendance awarding the contact hour will appear after successful completion. You may print a copy of the certificate for your records. 

The continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Alabama State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Human Trafficking in the Radiology Setting

Authors: Katherine A. Raker MSN, RN, CNM and Lora K.Hromadik PhD, RN

ACTIVITY:  Read the article entitled: Human Trafficking in the Radiology Setting in the Journal of Radiology Nursing, Volume 40, Issue 1, pages 69-74. Answer the questions related to the article. Successful completion of the activity is determined by the learner achieving a passing score of 80% or greater. The learner is permitted to have 2 attempts at achieving a passing score. 0.75 contact hour will be awarded to the learner after achieving a passing score and completing a Continuing Education Activity Evaluation Form.  A Certificate of Attendance awarding the contact hour will appear after successful completion. You may print a copy of the certificate for your records. 

The continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Alabama State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Interesting Cases in Pediatric Radiology: Ingestions, Insertions and Aspirations

Author: Lorie Reilly MSN, CRNP, CPNP-AC

ACTIVITY:  Read the article entitled: Interesting Cases in Pediatric Radiology: Ingestions, Insertions and Aspirations in the Journal of Radiology Nursing, Volume 40, Issue 1, pages 14-22. Answer the questions related to the article. Successful completion of the activity is determined by the learner achieving a passing score of 80% or greater. The learner is permitted to have 2 attempts at achieving a passing score. 1.0 contact hour will be awarded to the learner after achieving a passing score and completing a Continuing Education Activity Evaluation Form.  A Certificate of Attendance awarding the contact hour will appear after successful completion. You may print a copy of the certificate for your records. 

The continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Alabama State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Second Victim Phenomenon

PURPOSE:  The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to discuss elements related to the second victim phenomenon and nursing support.

ACTIVITY:  Read the article entitled: Second Victim Phenomenon and Nursing Support: An Integra tie Review in the Journal of Radiology Nursing, Volume 40, pages 139-145. Answer the questions below related to the article. Successful completion of the activity is determined by the learner achieving a passing score of 80% or greater. The learner is permitted to have 2 attempts at achieving a passing score. 0.5 contact hour will be awarded to the learner after achieving a passing score and completing a Continuing Education Activity Evaluation Form.  A Certificate of Attendance awarding the contact hour will appear after successful completion. You may print a copy of the certificate for your records. The education offering with contact hours will be valid from June 1,2021- June 1, 2023.

Discharge Planning in an Era of Climate Change

Discharge Planning in the Era of Climate Change

PURPOSE:  The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to discuss elements related to discharge planning in the era of climate change.

ACTIVITY:  Read the article entitled: Discharge Planning in the Era of Climate Change in the Journal of Radiology Nursing, Volume 40, pages 131-135. Answer the questions below related to the article. Successful completion of the activity is determined by the learner achieving a passing score of 80% or greater. The learner is permitted to have 2 attempts at achieving a passing score. 0.25 contact hour will be awarded to the learner after achieving a passing score and completing a Continuing Education Activity Evaluation Form.  A Certificate of Attendance awarding the contact hour will appear after successful completion. You may print a copy of the certificate for your records. The education offering with contact hours will be valid from June 1,2021- June 1, 2023.

CT Colonography for Colon Cancer Screening

PURPOSE:  The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to discuss elements related to CT colonography for colorectal cancer screening.

ACTIVITY:  Read the article entitled: CT Colonography for Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Journal of Radiology Nursing, Volume 39, pages 185-193. Answer the questions below related to the article. Successful completion of the activity is determined by the learner achieving a passing score of 80% or greater. The learner is permitted to have 2 attempts at achieving a passing score. One contact hour will be awarded to the learner after achieving a passing score and completing a Continuing Education Activity Evaluation Form.  A Certificate of Attendance awarding the contact hour will appear after successful completion. You may print a copy of the certificate for your records. The education offering with contact hours will be valid from June 1,2021- June 1, 2023.

Basic Elements of Radiology Nursing Modalities, Patient Preparation and Sedation - Part 1

The Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) partnered to develop a series of highly effective and informative courses on “Radiology Nursing for Non-Radiology Nurses”. This new series provides nurses with a fundamental overview of imaging and radiology modalities and procedures via 16 modules.

Verbalize a basic understanding of various imaging modalities
Discuss the possible reasons for each modality to be used.
Identify contraindications for each modality
State what is necessary for proper patient readiness for an imaging exam.
Explain MRI patient preparation.
Describe which modalities use radiation.
Explain why contrast agents are used in imaging.
Define a contrast allergy and discuss equipment and supplies needed to manage a contrast allergy
Explain the purpose of oral vs IV contrast.
Differentiate and discuss the continuum of sedation and the effects of the patient.
Discuss indications and precautions for administration of sedation.
Identify commonly used drugs during sedation
Discuss the role of the floor nurse whose patient is receiving procedural sedation.
 

Radiology Biopsies and Drains - Part 2

The Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) partnered to develop a series of highly effective and informative courses on “Radiology Nursing for Non-Radiology Nurses”. This new series provides nurses with a fundamental overview of imaging and radiology modalities and procedures via 16 modules.

Define biopsy in the imaging department.
Discuss types of biopsies preformed in the imaging department.
Indicate patient considerations for biopsies.
State nurse responsibilities for patient care post biopsy.
Describe indications and contraindications for drain placements.
Identify normal vs abnormal drainage
Describe tube care and maintenance
Differentiate the purposes of different types of drainage tubes.
 

Nuclear Medicine, PET and Neuro Studies - Part 3

The Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) partnered to develop a series of highly effective and informative courses on “Radiology Nursing for Non-Radiology Nurses”. This new series provides nurses with a fundamental overview of imaging and radiology modalities and procedures via 16 modules.

Discuss how the use of radioactive isotopes allowed for imaging of the body at a functional level.
Describe safety requirements for floor staff as they relate to the patient having a diagnostic nuclear medicine study
State patient preparation requirements for at least 3 nuclear medicine studies.
Describe how PET uses radioactive sugar to create images.
Describe safety requirements for floor staff as they relate to the patient having a PET study.
State patient preparation requirements for all PET scans.
Describe 3 types of exams that are performed using lumbar access.
State usual laboratory exams to be performed pre-lumbar procedures.
Define and describe several signs of meningeal irritation.
Describe types of scans and tests used to diagnose neurological problems.
Discuss patient prep and education for neuro exams
Discuss how imaging is part of a stroke alert.

Ablations and TIPS Procedures - Part 4

The Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) partnered to develop a series of highly effective and informative courses on “Radiology Nursing for Non-Radiology Nurses”. This new series provides nurses with a fundamental overview of imaging and radiology modalities and procedures via 16 modules.

Define thermal therapy
List 2 advantages of thermal therapy
Describe 2 post-ablation effects that may occur.
Define a TIPS procedure including the indications.
Describe pre and post procedure considerations.
Discuss patient education for the procedure.
Differentiate types of central lines
State indications for each line
Identify typical access sites
Be able to state nursing responsibilities for lines

Interventional Cardiac and Vascular Procedures - Part 5

The Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) partnered to develop a series of highly effective and informative courses on “Radiology Nursing for Non-Radiology Nurses”. This new series provides nurses with a fundamental overview of imaging and radiology modalities and procedures via 16 modules.

Define venous and arterial angiography.
Discuss patient preparation for angiography.
Demonstrate how to perform an Allen’s test.
Identify the steps in stenting a vessel.
State the indications and contraindications for thrombolysis.
Identify cardiac anatomy
Discuss indications and contraindications for cardiac catheterization.
Differentiate between left and right cardiac catheterization.
List three major complications of a cardiac catheterization.
Describe 3 different types of stress testing and their preparation.
Discuss two cardiac CT exams and the reason for each.
Indicate the rationale for a pericardiocentesis

The Role of Stakeholder Involvement in Interventional Radiology Quality Improvement

Presented on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 11:20am - 12:20am ET by Erin McCaffrey, MHM, MPH, BSN, RN, NE-BC 

Erin McCaffrey is the Nurse Manager of Radiology for a large academic medical center and its affiliated outpatient radiology center. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors of Nursing in 2004 and earned a dual-master's in public health and health management from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. She has worked in a variety of settings throughout her nursing career including surgical critical care, trauma, burn, transplant coordinator and radiology. In her current role, she has served as a co-investigator on a federally-funded grant whose aim is to improve IR inpatient workflow processes and safety.

MR Safety – A Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Patient and Team Safety, Every Person, Every Time

Presented on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 11:20am - 12:20am ET by Karina Coapstick, MSN, RN, CRN and Ann Hester. 

Karina serves as the Imaging Safety Officer for AdventHealth, based out of Altamonte Springs, FL. She oversees safety and quality standardization for Imaging departments across 45 hospitals and outpatient Imaging centers. Her responsibilities include developing and sustaining clinical performance initiatives, promotion of safety culture, and improving the quality of images & patient care. Prior to her current role, Karina worked in multiple Imaging Education and Quality roles, and prior to that, as a procedural IR and Radiology nurse. She has a Master’s in Nursing Leadership from the University of Central Florida and obtained her CRN in 2014. Karina is passionate about patient and team safety and delivering care that creates the ultimate patient experience. She resides with her husband, son, and daughter in central Florida. 

Ann Hester is currently the MRI Service Line Modality Leader and MR Safety Officer for AdventHealth in Orlando, FL. Her responsibilities include clinical performance initiatives, regulatory requirements, protocols, oversight of equipment purchases and MRI Safety for 39 MRI scanners across the Central Florida South and North divisions. Before moving into her current role, she served as the Director of Imaging & Cardiovascular Services at Winter Park Hospital where she had the privilege of designing and building a new Imaging department, which included two MRI scanners. Ann is a MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and X-ray technologist, graduate of AdventHealth University and University of Central Florida. Ann and her husband have two daughters and recently adopted a Labrador puppy. 

The Train-Wrecked Life of a Chronic Pain Patient

Presented by Jennifer Gaines, RN, CRN on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 1:20pm - 2:20pm ET

Jennifer is a Certified Radiology Nurse in a hospital setting working in Interventional Radiology.

Getting RAD in IR: It's All in the Wrist

Presented on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 1:20pm - 2:20pm ET by Amy Schueler, APRN,  CNP, CNS and Michelle Schnurr

Amy Schueler is a dual certified advanced practice provider with 20 years of APP experience. She has presented at the regional, national, and international level on numerous leadership, cardiology and interventional radiology topics including an ARIN conference. Clinical experience with periprocedure management of the transradial access patient in cardiology and interventional radiology procedures. 

Michelle Schnurr is a Nurse Practitioner at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in interventional radiology in Columbus, Ohio. She is an advanced practice provider with 18 years of APP experience. She has presented at the regional, national, and international level on numerous edcuational, cardiology and interventional radiology topics including an ARIN conference. Clinical experience with periprocedure management of the transradial access patient in cardiology and interventional radiology procedures. 

Hot Topics

Presented on March 22, 2021 at 10:00am-11:15am EDT. 

Panel Members: Kristina Hoerl, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CRN,  Donna Margiotta, BSN, RN, CRN, Lauren Miler, MSN-L, RN, CRN and Amanda White, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC. 

Moderated by Cheryl Jaglowski-Ho, BSN, RN, CRN

IR in Sepsis: A Crucial Step

Presented on Saturday March 20, 2021 at 11:20am - 12:20pm ET by Arturo Gonzalez MD, DARB, RPVI. 

Arturo D. Gonzalez, MD, DABR, RPVI Dr. Arturo D. Gonzalez is an international speaker in Louisiana, the United States, and Central America.  An invited speaker for ARIN for the past several years. Dr. Gonzalez is an Associate Professor of Radiology at the LSU School of Medicine, has been an Interventional Radiologist for 30+ years, and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology.  Dr. Gonzalez is a member of Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) and Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations

Presented on Saturday March 20, 2021 at 11:20am - 12:20pm ET by Lora Cheek RN, SCRN.

I have been fortunate enough to have benefited form 27 years of experience as a Registered Nurse at UMMC. With 14 in the Neurocare ICU working as a senior partner RN during which time I obtained my SCRN, advanced certification in Stroke nursing. For 2 years I was the UMMC  Stroke coordinator and also the Study Coordinator for the Closure Trial. The last 11 years at UMMC I have worked in the Interventional Radiology department. While spending many hours in Neuro-Interventional Radiology casses, I have been lucky enough to participate in many body cases as well as prep and recovery of patients at UMMC. I have presented for both ARIN and AVIR. 

Dealing with Nurse Bullying

Presented on Saturday March 20, 2021 at 1:20pm - 2:20pm ET by Karen Green MHA, BSN, RN, CRN, FAARIN.

I graduated from Albert Einstein Medical Center School of Nursing ‘back in the dark ages’ as she says.  In my 48 years as a professional nurse, I often reference those ‘dark ages’ of caring for patients with ‘dial – a – flows’ not IV infusion pumps, life with regular x-rays, not CT Scans or MRIs, Defibrillators with a max energy of 200 joules, and no Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)!  

How did I practice without the technology of today you ask? 

Early in my career I incorporated my 5 senses in every patient and family interaction. SIGHT showed me skin color, excessive chest wall movements, anxiety; SMELL confirmed the sweet odor of hyperglycemia or the odor of blood; TOUCH indicated skin temperature and texture and even allayed a patient’s anxiety, HEARING sounds of rales, wheezing or silence; VOICE permitted me to talk with patients and verbalize my assessment to physician colleagues so together exceptional care could be provided.    

I initially worked as an emergency nurse in Philadelphia and joined the Emergency Nurses Association (then the Emergency Department Nurses Association).  This was in 1974, the beginning of my belief of membership in my professional organization. As I pursued additional branches of nursing, such as educator, manager, consultant, and radiology/imaging nurse, I remained committed to joining the corresponding nursing organization. It is the importance of this membership I always convey to new nurses I meet.

As a Lifetime Member of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN), formerly the American Radiological Nurses Association (ARNA), I remain committed to the power of nurses, building relationships and teams.  My patients and co-workers mean the world to me. Many are family! I have learned from them and pray I offered my knowledge and support in return.  I strongly believe in service to the nursing profession, orientating new staff, encouraging students, professional service and volunteering! 

My definition of volunteering is to ‘give of oneself to a group of like-minded individuals. Volunteering with ARIN has brought me many gifts such as the gift of knowledge-sharing through educational presentations and the honor of service via National and Local Chapter Board service.  In return I received the gifts of true friendships, dedication of my colleagues to the ARIN cause, and involvement in a group where I could and have made a difference. In my current role as ARIN past President, I support ARINs Vision of “Advancing Radiologic and Imaging Nursing by sharing best practices, robust process improvement and publications around the world”, by facilitating the work of ARIN Task Forces. In these groups, I continue to witness the commitment and dedication of our members to consistently improve and raise up ARIN as THE Organization for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing! 

When I reflect on my many years of service to ARIN, I realize the positive effect my colleagues have had on me and I pray that I have returned the favor to them. In return, my most precious gift has been the friendships I developed with individuals who truly care about me as a person and not just my contributions. Together we continue to grow professionally which translates into our ability to move ARIN forward in the future!
 

PET/MR a Clinical Perspective

Presented on Saturday March 20, 2021 at 1:20pm - 2:20pm ET by  Jose Leon MBA, R.T. (N)(MR)(ARRT), and Elad Nevo.

Over 12 years of medical imaging experience at various health systems and outpatient centers in multiple modalities (PET/MR, PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, and CT) with expertise in PET/MR and PET/CT imaging and research.

The Patient Burden: Healthcare Toxicity

Presented on Saturday March 20, 2021 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm ET by Greg Laukhuf  RN ND, CRN, RN-BC, NE-BC, FAARIN.

Greg has over 30 years of nursing experience in a variety of settings including ICU, management, Compliance, Quality and Radiology. He has been a previous ARIN lecturer, with JRN publications and Chapter in ARIN Core Cirriculum. Accomplishments include Radiology Nurse of the Year, Joanna Po lecturer, ORNA past President, ARIN past President and member of FA-ARIN.

Cirrhosis, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, and Locoregional Therapies

Presented on Saturday March 20, 2021 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm ET by Lisa Parks MS, APRN-CNP, ANP-BC and Patricia Little.

Lisa is an inpatient nurse practitioner in the Division of Surgical Oncology in Hepato-Pancreas-Biliary Surgery at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Cancer Hospital, and Solove Research Institute. She is a graduate of Ohio State University with a BSN, MS from Northern Illinois University, and a Post-Master’s certificate as an Adult Nurse Practitioner from Ohio State University.

She has published several peer reviewed papers, book chapters, and has edited two books published by the Oncology Nursing Society on Gastrointestinal Cancers and Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Oncology Patient. She frequently presents at local, state, and national levels on topics related to gastrointestinal diseases and cancers.

Medical Mistakes

Presented on Saturday March 20, 2021 at 10:15am - 11:15am ET by Dr. Daniel Eiferman, MD, MBA, FACS

Dr. Daniel Eiferman is a tenured Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Special Operations for Quality Department and Director of Nutrition Services at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. A graduate of Northwestern University, he went on to study medicine at the University of Kentucky, where he earned the D. Kay Clawson award for academic superiority, improving the academic environment in the college, and demonstrating statesmanship as a student leader. Dr. Eiferman completed a residency in General Surgery at Rush University/Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL as well as a fellowship in Surgical Critical Care at The Ohio State University.  He is board certified in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

Dr. Eiferman’s research interest includes treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and surgical treatment of lymphedema.  He has multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and has presented his results at national conferences. 

Dr. Eiferman was privileged to be selected for and completed the Talent Management and Leadership Development Academy at OSUWMC as well as the American College of Surgeons “Surgeons as Leaders” course.  He continued to develop his knowledge and leadership skill and obtained a Master’s of Business Administration at the Fisher College of Business.  He has also developed a leadership elective for surgery residents that focuses on performance improvement, team building, and physician resilience.

Dr. Eiferman has been recognized as an excellent educator and role-model within the medical center having been awarded the Emergency Department Teaching Award for three consecutive years, teacher of the year in the Department of Surgery in 2017, Michael J. Walker teaching award in 2018, and was named one a Top Doctor in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Additionally, in 2019 he was rated within the top 10 percentile of all US physicians and within the top 5 percentile in 2020.

ARIN 2021 Convention: Poster Presentations

Presented on Sunday March 21, 2021 at 2:30pm-3:30pm ET. 

Reproductive Grief Care: Giving Permission to Grieve

Presented on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 11:20am - 12:20am ET by Kathryn Grauerholz, MSN, NP. 

Kathryn Grauerholz is an Adult Nurse Practitioner and an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse. She has earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from San Diego State University and a graduate degree in nursing from The University of San Diego, and has over two decades of experience working with adult patients in preventive medicine, weight management, hospice, antenatal distress counseling, and reproductive loss. Kathryn serves as the Director of Healthcare Programs at Life Perspectives. She is the principle author of the article, Fostering Vicarious Resilience in Perinatal Palliative Care Professionals, published in the peer-reviewed online journal, Frontiers in Pediatrics, in 2020.

After Action Review: COVID-19 Pre-op Protocol for a High-Risk and Vulnerable Population

Presented on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 11:20am - 12:20am ET by Muriel Moyo, MS, BSN, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC, Julie Castillo, MSN, RN, CPAN, William Haag, BSN, RN, CCRN and Mary Mary Rodriguez, RN. 

Muriel Moyo is the Clinical Director of Outpatient Surgical Services at PIH Health Downey Hospital. She has been a registered nurse for eight years, starting her career as a critical care nurse, transitioned into radiology as a nurse manager, and now a clinical director in outpatient surgical services. Ms. Moyo is passionate about nursing leadership, advancing professional nursing practice, and disseminating nursing knowledge.

Julie Castillo Asst. Clinical Director for the Outpatient Surgery Services at PIH Health Downey Hospital. Emerging nurse leader ever seeking opportunities for excellence in nursing

William Haag Interventional Radiology RN Supervisor at PIH Health Downey Hospital. Passionate about elevating radiology nursing practice, providing exceptional care, for every patient, every time.

Mary Rodriguez Outpatient Surgery Charge nurse at PIH Health Downey Hospital. Passionate about elevating perioperative nursing practice, providing exceptional care, for every patient, every time.

Endovascular MMA Embolization for Chronic SDH with Moderate Sedation

Presented on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 11:20am - 12:20am ET by Lora Cheek, RN, SCRN. 

Lora has been fortunate enough to have benefited from 27 years of experience as a Registered Nurse at UMMC with 14 in the Neurocare ICU working as a senior partner RN, during which time she obtained her SCRN, advanced certification in Stroke nursing. For 2 years she was the UMMC Stroke coordinator and also the Study Coordinator for the Closure Trial. The last 11 years at UMMC she has worked in the Interventional Radiology department. While spending many hours in Neuro-Interventional Radiology casses, she has been lucky enough to participate in many body cases as well as prep and recovery of patients at UMMC. She has presented for both ARIN and AVIR. 

Frostbite - Are You Ready for Thrombolysis?

Presented on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 1:20pm - 2:20pm ET by Melissa Mullen, MSNEd, RN

Melissa Mullen earned her BSN from Boston College (BC) in 1996 and began her career at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) working on a surgical floor. After a few years, she transferred to the Emergency Department where she spent the next 15 years of her career. Eventually she began to focus on staff certification and continuing education which led her to get her Master’s in Nursing Education from Framingham State University in 2014. While the ED would always be her first love, it was time to move on to a new adventure. She began teaching clinically for BC for the undergraduate and master’s programs and switched to the interventional radiology (IR) department at MGH. After four years in IR, she took on the shared role of Nursing Practice Specialist for the Department of Radiology where she oversees the orientation and continuing education of the IR and Imaging staff. Simulation is a passion for Melissa, as she teaches interdisciplinary Contrast Emergency Management Sim every week and writes, runs, and debriefs virtual sims for the school of nursing at Endicott College. She is also a contributing author and editor for the Journal of Radiology Nursing and has spent much of this past year working as a nurse educator in two COVID-19 surge-ICUs. 

Interventional Pain Management in Fluoroscopy Room - Role of the Nurse

Presented on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 1:20pm - 2:20pm ET by Majid Khakizadeh, BSN

Highlights of Majid's Qualifications:
•Professional with more than 15 years’ experience in pain management- Fluoroscopy Room Nursing
Bachelor Degree in Nursing science 
•Registered practical nurse by the college of nursing of Ontario
•Diploma in Anesthesia
•Certificate in medical Fluoroscopy safety
•Certificate in Infusion and IV therapy
•Postgraduate study in Healthcare Marketplace
•Excellent clinical skills to treat all age patients in the multi-cultural community

Joanna Po Lecture Series: Treatment of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients in Interventional Radiology

Presented on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 10:15am - 11:15am ET by Richard Sigler, MSN, RN

Richard Sigler, MSN, RN, is a registered nurse with 25 years' experience, 16 of which have been in Radiology.  He is also the primary caregiver to his wife of 22 years who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s 6 years ago.  Through work and personal experience, he has developed a set of skills in dealing with dementia patients in everyday life, as well as in the radiology setting.

Nuclear Medicine in the Nursing Environment

Date: Monday, May 2, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

Price: Included with 2022 convention registration

This session, presented by Patrick Wojtylak, MSHA, CNMT, will review what Theranostics is and why it is going to be used in the nursing environment, how radiation is used in a healthcare environment, types of radioactive tracers, and more.

The Unique Voice of Nursing in Imaging - Can we be Heard?

Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MT | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET

Price: Included with 2022 convention registration

This session, presented by Brenda Boone, PhD, RN, will summarize the attributes of voice as a concept, identify the characteristics that make nursing voice unique, and describe how to judge one’s own organization as to whether nurses have a voice in that organization.

Academic-Practice Partnerships: Wave of the Future!

Date: Thursday, May 26, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

Price: Included with 2022 convention registration

This session, presented by Laura Goliat, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC & Greg Laukhuf, ND, RN, CRN, RN-BC, NE-BC, FAARIN, will discuss current academic-practice gaps, list the core competency needs of new graduate nurses, identify four trends in nursing that are likely to impact staffing in specialty areas, and more.

Remote Live, Virtual Imaging Review Course - January 2023

Date: January 14, 15 & 21, 22, 2023.

Time:  2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST 

Faculty: Pauline A. Lentowski MSN, RN, ACNS, CRN | Lauren Miller, MSN-L, RN, CRN

Contact Hours: 15

Price: Members- $275. Non-Members- $400. 

**REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 13th at 12:00 PM ET**

The ARIN Imaging Review Course is designed to provide an overview of the skills required for the nurse working in the imaging, interventional, and therapeutic environment. This course can also be used to prepare for the radiologic nursing certification exam. It is not designed as a single study tool to prepare for this exam.

Remote Live, Virtual Imaging Review Course - February 2023

Date: February 18, 19 & 25, 26, 2023.

Time:  9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM MT | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CT | 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST

Faculty: Kristina Hoerl, MSN, RN, NPD-BD, CRN | Ellen Arslan, BS, RN, CRN

Contact Hours: 15

Price: Members- $275. Non-Members- $400. 

**REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17th at 12:00 PM ET**

The ARIN Imaging Review Course is designed to provide an overview of the skills required for the nurse working in the imaging, interventional, and therapeutic environment. This course can also be used to prepare for the radiologic nursing certification exam. It is not designed as a single study tool to prepare for this exam.

Remote Live, Virtual Imaging Review Course - November 2022 (Course No Longer Available for Purchase)

Date: November 5, 6 &12,13, 2022.

Time:  8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET 

Faculty: Kristina Hoerl, MSN, RN, NPD-BD, CRN | Ellen Arslan, BS, RN, RN,C, CRN

Contact Hours: 15

Price: Members- $275. Non-Members- $400. 

**REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4th at 12:00 PM ET**

The ARIN Imaging Review Course is designed to provide an overview of the skills required for the nurse working in the imaging, interventional, and therapeutic environment. This course can also be used to prepare for the radiologic nursing certification exam. It is not designed as a single study tool to prepare for this exam.

Malpractice 101: Strategies for Defending Your Practice - ARCHIVED

This CE have been archived and is no longer available for Contact Hour Credits

The Essentials of Expert Witnessing for the Radiology Nurse-ARCHIVED

This article is no long available for Contact Credit hours, but it is still available for reading

Understanding Nursing's Role in Health Systems Response to Large Scale Radiological Disasters - ARCHIVED

This CE have been archived and is no longer available for Contact Hour Credits

Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube Placement in Pregnancy: Care of the Mother and Unborn Child - ARCHIVED

There are no CE Credtis for the Directed Reading.

Nursing Care of a Patient Undergoing Uterine Fibroid Embolization in the Radiology Department-ARCHIVED

This article is no longer available for Contact Hour credits

Capnography for the Radiology and Imaging Nurse: A Primer-ARCHIVED

By:  Shawn Brast, MSN, RN, NRP, 
Erica Bland, BSN, RN, ONC
Christa Jones-Hooker, MSN, RN, CRN
Michael Long, DNP, CRNA
Karen Green, MHA, BSN, RN, CRN

Highlights
  •Capnography is underused by radiologic and imaging nurses during procedural sedation.
    •The use of capnography during procedural sedation enhances patient safety.
    •A reliance on pulse oximetry as a surrogate monitor for ventilation delays identification of apnea.
    •Radiology procedure areas have inherent limitations for direct patient visualization.
    •Effective use of capnography requires a standardized interpretation approach.

Post-test Prostatic Artery Embolization: An Emerging Technique in Interventional Radiology - ARCHIVED

This article is no longer available for Contact Hour credits

Webinar: Improving the Experience for Sexual and Gender Diverse (LGBTQ) People - ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

Presented by: Marni Panas, BHAdmn 

This session will explore how to better work with, support and advocate for sexual and gender minority patients, their families and each other. Participants will hear personal experiences and stories, learn terminology and theory, and discuss what you can do as a health care provider

Y-90/TARE Treatment: What Nurses Need to Know - ARCHIVED

There are no CE credits for this webinar.

MRI Safety Level 1 - ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

MR Safety for Nurses and Technologists
This is a course a cooperative project between SMRT and ARIN
Presented on January 24, 2018
Presented by Vera L. Kimbrell, BSRT (R)(MR) 

MRI Safety Level 2 - ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

MR Safety for Nurses and Technologists - Part 2
This is a course a cooperative project between SMRT and ARIN
Presented on February 21, 2018
Presented by Claire Mulcahy, M.MRT., B.Appl.SC

Webinar: Human Trafficking & Healthcare Providers - ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

Human trafficking generates 150 billion dollars globally. The sale of adults and children is on the rise. Often victims present to the hospital for treatment of various illnesses. The webinar will share information to raise awareness and offer information in assisting this patient population.

CODE Neurointervention - ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

An Overview: Paracentesis and Thoracentesis - ARCHIVED

This course has been Archived for viewing only -

Presented by Heather Molina, RT(R), PA-C, MMS

ARIN Webinar Presented on March 3, 2015

MR Safety Training for Nursing Monitoring, Device and Implants - ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

MR Safety Training for Nursing Monitoring, Device and Implants

This is a course a cooperative project between SMRT and ARIN
Presented on April 11, 2018
Presented by Jeff Jahn, R.T. (R) (MR) (ARRT) B.A.S.

Interventional Oncology; What it is, where it is, and Where it’s going - ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

The field of Interventional Oncology is an emerging discipline that offers the patient with a cancer diagnosis, in particular those diagnosed with HCC, an option when one wasn’t previously available. Interventional Oncology offers therapeutic interventions such as TACE, DEB TACE, radioembolization, as well radiofequency ablation, microwave ablation, and cryoembolization. In addition, an extremely important part of the Interventional oncology discipline is the supportive aspect and procedures that are part of the overall process. The presentation will touch on the current treatments options available through Interventional Oncology, both therapeutic and supportive, as well as trends in the discipline. In addition, the role of the Radiology nurse in assessment, planning, education, and treatment will be addressed

Interventional Oncology: Treatment Approaches for Ablative Therapies - ARCHIVED

This course is no longer available for Contact Hour credit.

ARIN Webinar Presented on April 15, 2015
Presented by Dr. Ryan Hickey

Patient Safety During Sedation and Analgesia Monitoring - ARCHIVED

This webinar has been archived.
This is only available for viewing.

Therapeutic Treatment Options for Oncologic Patients Utilizing Radiopharmaceuticals - ARCHIVE

There are no CE credits for this webinar.

Current treatment options for the oncologic patient have expanded based on the increased specificity of radiopharmaceuticals for the area of disease. This presentation will cover treatment options and discuss nursing considerations including patient preparation, dose administration, side effect management and patient education regarding radioactive therapies.

Palliative Imperative for Pleural Effusion and Ascites: The Why and How of Effective Management - ARCHIVED

This webinar is for viewing only and is no longer available for contact hour credit.

Presented by  Bradley Archer, BSN, RN

Webinar Presented on May 13, 2015

Creating a Culture of Evidence-Based Nursing in the Radiology/Imaging Setting-ARCHIVE

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

Creating a culture of evidence-based practice in a radiology/imaging department is often easier said than done.  What’s clear, however, is that evidence should be used to define best practices rather than support existing, and perhaps outdated procedures.  Evidence-based practice based on research is more likely to result in desired patient outcomes. It also provides opportunities for nursing care to be more individualized, effective, streamlined, and dynamic, while maximizing the effects of clinical judgment.

Affecting Health Care Changes: The NIWI Experience - ARCHIVED

This course is no longer available for Contact Hour Credit

Presented on June 24, 2015: 
Presented by Pauline Lentowski, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CRN

The purpose of this activity/session is to enable the learner to develop an awareness of the legislative process and hone his/her working knowledge of the political arena surrounding healthcare policy.

Infection Control in the IR Environment: Preventing Central Line Infections - ARCHIVED

Source: ARIN Webinars

Webinar presented July 7, 2014
Presented by Steven Miles, MD

CEUs is no longer available for this webinar

IVC Filters and the IVC Filter Clinic - ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

Lung Cancer Screening with Low Dose CT-ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

Lung cancer screening with low dose CT is often misunderstood amongst medical professionals. This webinar identifies the target audience and special ordering requirements for appropriate screening. LungRads, the reporting management system, will be discussed as well as how to interpret the results. Follow up testing schedules and recommendations will also be presented.

Current Knowledge and Nursing Considerations after Peritoneovenous Shunt Placement - ARCHIVED

This webinar is no longer available for CE credit, but can be reviewed for content free of charge.

Overview of Pediatric Sedation in Radiology – Part One - ARCHIVED

Course presented by Lori Reilly MSN, CRNP,CPNP-AC of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Overview of Pediatric Sedation in Radiology- Part One
1.    Review the historical aspects, goals and levels of pediatric sedation
2.    Identify risk factors or red flags that may present in the prescreening of pediatric patients.
3.    Define selected questions to ask to elicit appropriate history in prescreen for sedation.
4.    Describe system-specific signs and symptoms that may cause complications with sedation.

Challenging Cases in IR - ARCHIVED

This course is only for viewing and is no longer available for Contact Hour Credit
Webinar presented October 22, 2014
Presented by Brenda Boone, PhD, RN, CRN

Overview of Pediatric Sedation in Radiology – Part Two - ARCHIVED

Course presented by Lori Reilly MSN, CRNP,CPNP-AC of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Overview of Pediatric Sedation in Radiology- Part Two
1.    Discuss the classifications, actions, dosages and side effects of common medications used in pediatric sedation.
2.    Identify common complications of pediatric sedation. 
3.    Differentiate between capnography and pulse oximetry.
4.    Describe the components of a capnogram and recognize waveform changes.

Building a Better IR Team - ARCHIVED

This course is available for viewing only. No Contact Hour Credits are available.
Webinar presented November 13, 2014
Presented by Gail Egan, MS, ANP

Preventing Central-Line Associated Bloodstream Infections in the Radiology Department - ARCHIVED

This Course is no longer available tor CE'

Presented Dec. 9, 2015
Presented by: Chris Cavanaugh, BSN, CRNI, VA-BC

PET/CT Guided Intervention in Oncologic Patients: A Nursing Perspective - ARCHIVED

There are no CE credits for this webinar.

A presentation on a collaborative, patient-centered approach in caring for oncologic patients undergoing PET/CT interventions. This presentation will highlight nursing care related to PET/CT, radiation safety for the staff member, and benefits of PET/CT guided interventions. 

Capnography ToolKit

This is a Capnography Toolkit