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Cardiac Care Nursing

 

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Nurses in this field work with patients and the families of patients who suffer from heart disease. While Cardiac Care Nurses are often specialized Critical Care Nurses in the hospital, they can also work with patients in the home, assisting with cardiac drug monitoring and providing care to patients who have undergone bypass, angioplasty, or pacemaker surgery.

Susan M.

Tuscaloosa, AL
Nurse Practitioner, Assistant Executive Director, Associate Medical Director

Nursing is a very diverse profession with many opportunities to care for people. My love is cardiology, ...

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Description:

What is a Cardiac Care Nurse?

Articles:

'Core Measures' Help RNs Ensure Top Cardiac Care

Nurses at Heart of Cardiac Care

A Breakthough in Cardiac Care

Take Heart

On the Same Page for Cardiac Care

Organizations:

Council on Cardiovascular Nursing

Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association

American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

American College of Cardiovascular Nursing Practice

 

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