AACN Chapter at UCLA

Cerebral Image Interpretation for the Advanced Practice Nurse, Part I

Webinar/Online

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm PT - 6:00pm PT

Educational Activity

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Topic

This is the first session of a two-part educational series, to be offered on February 11 and February 18.

Credits Offered

This event offers 2.0 CNE credits to attendees.
Accreditation Info: Each course (Part I and II) Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #17106.

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Title: Cerebral Image Interpretation for the Advanced Practice Nurse, Part I

February 11, 2026 (Wednesday) 4pm-6pm via Zoom

Description: Radiological cerebral imaging (CT, MRI, and Angiogram) can be challenging for the practicing Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner. It requires an understanding of cerebral anatomy and physiology applied to an image. Although aimed at Advance Practice Nurses, this course will be of value to any nurse working in the ED, ICU, Neuro Unit, Interventional Radiology, oncology and Out-Patient clinics. The course is aimed at nurses with limited knowledge of image interpretation. More advanced courses are available. Although for Part I, the primary focus is neurovascular imaging, brain tumors, cerebral trauma, and other cerebral conditions will be addressed in the Part II course. This course is foundational to Part II course.


Objectives:
1. Identify benefits of axial, coronal and sagittal views of the brain on cerebral imaging.
2. Locate hemispheres, lobes, vasculature, ventricular systems, and meninges on imaging.
3. Discuss effects of increased intracranial pressure on CT and MRI imaging.
4. Compare anterior and posterior arterial circulation on cerebral angiograms.

Agenda:

1600-1700 Principles of cerebral imaging of CT, MRI and Angiogram
1700-1800 Neurovascular interpretation of ischemic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and intracranial hemorrhage of hemispheres, brain stem, and cerebellum.

PART II Feb. 18, 2026, 4pm-6pm AVAILABLE TO THOSE COMPLETING THE PART I

1 st Hour Cerebral Trauma on Imaging: Fractures, Increased ICP, Subdural Hematoma
2 nd Hour Testing Your Knowledge: Reading Images for the Beginner

Cost: This 2-hour course is $100.00. There are no refunds.

REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbee.com/v/cerebral-image-interpretation-for-the-
advanced-practice-nurse-part-i/event?eid=207321721

Contact Hours: Each course (Part I and II) Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #17106 for 2.0

Speakers

Pamela Jane Nye MS, RN, APRN-CNS, FCNS, CNRN

Pamela Jane Nye, MS, RN, APRN-CNS, FCNS, CNRN is a well-known speaker/educator of nurses at the graduate school level, having taught neuroscience nursing as an Associate Professor at UCLA and UCSF . She has spoken nationally at many conferences across the United States. She is an entrepreneur, nurse leader, and clinical expert having years of experience in advanced practice.

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advanced-practice-nurse-part-i/event?eid=207321721