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    • Nurses are crucial for radiological/nuclear disaster medical response in the US.
    • Most nursing schools provide minimal radiation content, leaving the workforce unprepared.
    • Existing preparedness plans may overestimate nurses' readiness for radiation emergencies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Assess nurses' knowledge and skills in emergency radiological/nuclear response.
    • Determine nurses' willingness to use mobile technology for radiation event education and training.

    Main Methods:

    • A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted.
    • Participants included registered nurses from the Emergency Nurses Association and Radiation Injury Treatment Network centers.

    Main Results:

    • All respondents demonstrated low knowledge scores regarding radiation emergencies.
    • Prior training, online resource use, preparedness plans, and direct experience correlated with higher scores.
    • Nurses expressed willingness to utilize mobile technology for disaster response education.

    Conclusions:

    • Critical gaps exist in nurses' knowledge and competence for radiation response.
    • Educational strategies are needed to strengthen nursing preparedness for radiological or nuclear events.