Radiologic nurses are qualified to perform MRI tests
Radiologic nurses use ionizing radiation to diagnose and treat injuries and diseases. They work in a clinical or hospital setting performing ultrasounds and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and providing radiation therapy, among other tasks. The Radiologic Nursing Certification Board (RNCB) administers certification tests and credentials for radiologic nurses. Requirements for certification include holding an active registered nurse (RN) license, at least 2,000 hours of radiology nursing practice and 30 contact hours of radiologic-specific education.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers a 10-semester bachelor's degree program in radiologic science. Courses in the program include patient care, radiologic equipment, special imaging, pathology, chemistry and clinical imaging. Students receive hands-on experience in clinical rotations beginning in the fifth semester, continuing until graduation. Program graduates qualify to sit for the Association for Radiologic Imaging and Nursing examination. The university offers associate's and bachelor's degree programs in nursing that qualify students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Radiologic Sciences Program
1800 Line Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-677-3100
nsula.edu
St. Francis Medical Center
The St. Francis Medical Center offers a two-year radiologic technology program that includes courses in patient care, medical terminology, radiation physics, radiographic procedures, advanced imaging modalities and a senior seminar. Students have hands-on clinical experience beginning in the first year in the radiology departments at St. Francis Medical Center and St. Mary Medical Center. The college offers a two-year nursing program and a bridge program for licensed practical nurses (LPN) to transition to registered nurses (RN). The two-year program includes courses in psychology, physiology, mathematics, nursing pharmacology and nursing concepts. The 70-credit hour bridge program covers topics in developmental psychology, anatomy, microbiology laboratory and nursing through the lifespan. Students who complete either program may sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
St. Francis Medical Center
601 Hamilton Ave.
Trenton, NJ 08629
609-599-5234
stfrancismedical.com
St. Luke's College
St. Luke's College offers a 77-credit hour program in radiologic technology that includes courses in radiographic procedures, algebra, anatomy, physiology, radiologic physics, radiologic pathology, radiologic pharmacology and general psychology. Clinical practicum courses begin in the first semester giving students hands-on experience throughout the program. The college offers internship opportunities for registered radiologic technologists to pursue advanced designations in computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), sonography and mammography. The school offers a 72-credit hour nursing program that qualifies graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a registered nurse (RN).
St. Luke's College
2720 Stone Park Blvd.
Sioux City, IA 51104
712-279-3149
800-352-4660 ext. 3149 (toll-free)
stlukescollege.edu
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