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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.

Kimberley C.

Atlanta, GA

I was introduced to cardiac care by my father who was dealing with heart issues. I vividly remember being fascinated by learning new things about how human bodies work. In high...

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Description:

What is a Cardiac Care Nurse?

Articles:

NPs at Heart of Innovative Cardiac Care

Nurses at Heart of Cardiac Care

A Breakthough in Cardiac Care

Take Heart

Cardiac Care and Visiting Nurses

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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