Association Radiology and Imaging Nurses Nurses

Delegation Leader:

Professional Purpose Statement

A delegation of highly skilled professionals with the expertise and experience as Radiology and Imaging Nurses have been selected to exchange ideas and address common issues with their professional counterparts in the United Arab Emirates, under the auspices of the Citizen Ambassador Program of Cultural Vistas, a US non-profit NGO, with extensive experience in developing counterpart professional exchanges. This delegation has been developed in consultation with the Association for Radiology and Imaging Nurses (ARIN).

Delegation Objective

Our primary objective for this delegation is to gain an understanding and appreciation for Radiology and Imaging Nurses in the UAE and their role in providing care. We will accomplish this objective through dialog with colleagues, and through professional and cultural visits.

The following subjects are of particular interest to the delegation. These topics may be further refined to incorporate the specialized interest and expertise of the individual delegates.

1. Nurse administered moderate sedation
2. Environmental safety in Radiology and Imaging
3. Latest trends in minimally invasive procedures in the radiology and imaging departments
4. Orientation for nurses in radiology and imaging
5. Managing emergency events in the diagnostic and interventional radiology settings
6. Leadership and management in radiology departments

It is intended that these exchanges will facilitate increased learning for the UAE nurses and government representatives, and for the U.S. delegation members.   The opportunity to openly share and discuss best practices, advances and challenges facing their profession will provide a foundation for strong professional bonds, contributing to increased international understanding at the career and personal levels for all. 

The Association for Radiology and Imaging Nurses has selected Kristina Hoerl, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CRN as leader of the delegation.  Ms. Hoerl has provided guidance in the development of the topics of discussion listed above.  Below is a brief biography Kristina Hoerl.

Kristina Hoerl, ARIN President, has over 30 years of experience in pediatric, adult, psychiatric, and radiology nursing. She holds professional certifications as a Radiology Nurse and a Nursing Professional Development Specialist. For the last 23 years, Ms. Hoerl hase worked various roles in the Radiology Department of a large, urban academic medical center and its associated health system including staff nurse, lead clinical nurse, and interim nurse manager. Mr. Hoerl is currently the Radiology Nursing Practice and Professional Development Specialist for the health system.

Ms. Hoerl has been a member of the Association of Radiological and Imaging Nursing (ARIN) since 2005. In her time with ARIN, she has presented at National Conferences, authored journal articles and a chapter in the Radiology Nursing Core Curriculum, served as Master Faculty for the Imaging Review Course and served on the ARIN Board of Directors as Director of Education, and currently as President. Mr. Hoerl was named Radiology Nurse of the year in 2017 and one of Baltimore’s Top 50 Nurses in 2018 and in 2022 was selected as winner of The Johns Hopkins Radiology Nursing Charlotte Godwin Legacy Award that honors the Hopkins nurse that best exemplifies dedication to patient care, education and safety; commitment to collegiality and respect for all; and supporting excellence for all Radiologic and Imaging Nurses.

Mr. Hoerl has previously presented radiology nursing education virtually in Abu Dhabi through ARIN, and in person in Johannesburg, South Africa with Johns Hopkins International.