Diagnostic Imaging for Advanced Practice Nurses
This course offers the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) basic principles of radiographic interpretation. A systematic approach to interpret chest x-rays (CXR) will be discussed. Normal and abnormal findings commonly seen in emergency departments and critical care areas are presented. Correlation between symptoms and radiographs will be delineated. Common indications for obtaining a plain x-ray, CT, or MRI and orthopedic injury will be discussed in regard to patient safety, cost contained care and optimization of outcome.