St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital Diagnostic Imaging department is staffed with registered nurses who work as part of the Radiology team to provide care for patients during their Radiology procedures. Radiology nurses provide for the emotional and physical needs of the patients as well as develop and manage a patient’s care plan to insure they have a complete understanding of their procedures. They are involved in all phases of the patient's procedure, from planning through discharge. Nurses call patients at home, prior to their appointment, to assess for special needs. Upon the patient's arrival the nurse prepares the patient, starts an IV if needed, answers questions, and comforts the patient and family. During procedures, nurses monitor patients, assess patient stability, and administer medications. Nurses prepare the patient for discharge and later make a follow-up telephone call. Radiology nurses are a valuable part of the clinical radiology team. St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital is very proud of the diverse team of RNs who provide quality care in the Radiology Department.