{"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}
{"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}
{"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}
Julie L. Murphy PhD, CRNP, PMHNP-BC , Grace Hughes MPH
{"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}
{"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}
{"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}
Brandi Peachey DNP, FNP-BC, CNE, Mary Alyce Nelson DNP, CNE, Christina Lightner PhD, MSN, WHNP-BC, CNE, Natalie Faybisovich GradRN, Allie Detter RN, Kelly A. Wolgast DNP, RN, FACHE, FAAN, COL (R), U.S. Army
{"title":"Building a Wellness Culture at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing: A Case Study","authors":"Brandi Peachey DNP, FNP-BC, CNE, Mary Alyce Nelson DNP, CNE, Christina Lightner PhD, MSN, WHNP-BC, CNE, Natalie Faybisovich GradRN, Allie Detter RN, Kelly A. Wolgast DNP, RN, FACHE, FAAN, COL (R), U.S. Army","doi":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.11.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.11.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A wellness culture in academia is essential for addressing the mental health of faculty and students. This case study at a large, major research university demonstrates the integration of wellness programming into the curriculum and college environment. Initial implementation of wellness in the curriculum resulted in a wellness toolkit. The toolkit includes resources for integrating wellness into daily academic life and promoting long-term mental health benefits. This model of wellness integration can serve as a template for other academic institutions and diverse professional healthcare places of work aiming to foster a supportive and healthy environment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":39798,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radiology Nursing","volume":"44 1","pages":"Pages 65-67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706482","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}
{"title":"Assertive Communication: The Indian Nurses’ Perspective","authors":"Jamin Chauhan PhD, MSc, Anjali Tiwari PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.09.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.09.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Assertive communication is the ability to speak and interact in a manner that respects the rights and opinions of others while also standing up for one’s own rights. In the context of nursing, several factors have been factored in as impediments to assertive communication.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>The aim of this study was to explore the perception and use of assertive communication among Indian nurses at workplace.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A total of 7 nurses were recruited for the study. The researcher conducted individual face to face interviews using a semi structured tool, consisting of questions regarding advantages and disadvantages of assertive communication, the need and the training required thereof.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>The results were divided into 5 main themes, namely, obliviousness to assertive communication, vertical dominance, unfavourable climes, readying for assertive communication and gaining leverage.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>The findings suggested that Indian nurses were generally unaware regarding assertive communication which was attributed to certain factors. The nurses acknowledged the need for training to inculcate the use of assertive communication among nurses at workplace.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":39798,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radiology Nursing","volume":"44 1","pages":"Pages 116-120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706490","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}
Kelly A. Wolgast DNP, RN, FACHE, FAAN, COL (R), U.S. Army, Christina M. Lightner PhD, WHNP-BC, RN, CNE, Diane Berish PhD, Abigail Zlockie MS, Laurie Badzek LLM, JD, RN, FNAP, FAAN
{"title":"MINDSTRONG Cognitive Behavioral Skills Building Initiative to Enhance Wellness in Nursing Students at a Big 10 University: Lessons Learned","authors":"Kelly A. Wolgast DNP, RN, FACHE, FAAN, COL (R), U.S. Army, Christina M. Lightner PhD, WHNP-BC, RN, CNE, Diane Berish PhD, Abigail Zlockie MS, Laurie Badzek LLM, JD, RN, FNAP, FAAN","doi":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.11.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Nursing students experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout. Providing MINDSTRONG, an evidence-based cognitive behavioral skills-building program, to nursing students may enhance resiliency and decrease feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Implemented program using virtual and in-person delivery methods. Participants completed online demographic information, end-of-program evaluation, and four validated tools including the Patient Health Questionnaire–8 (PHQ-8), Generalized Anxiety Disorder–7 (GAD-7), Perceived Stress Scale–4 (PSS-4), and a Single-Item Burnout Measure.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Participants included 431 undergraduate nursing students. Students reported substantial levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout at baseline. Overall, average stress (PSS-4) and burnout (Single-Item Burnout) scores showed a statistically significant increase from baseline.</div><div>Depression (PHQ-8) and anxiety (GAD-7) scores showed no statistically significant change pre-to post. Students who reported the highest levels at baseline had a significant reduction in burnout, depression, and anxiety after completing the MINDSTRONG program and had less of an increase in stress post-training than students who started with lower scores overall.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This quality improvement initiative supports ongoing efforts to integrate and strengthen wellness content into the curriculum and other college-related student support, outreach, and faculty/staff professional development initiatives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":39798,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radiology Nursing","volume":"44 1","pages":"Pages 40-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706502","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}