ANATOMY
CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR
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Bachelors degree in Nursing
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Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center
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You need both!!
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -What Are the Education Requirements for Cardiac Care Nurses? The minimum education requirement to become a cardiac care nurse is an ADN, although many hospitals prefer at least a BSN. Nurses must also take and pass the NCLEX-RN and hold an active license. To advance as a cardiac care nurse, an MSN should be pursued.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cardiac Nurse Job Description Cardiac nurses administer stress tests and electrocardiograms – or EKGs – to patients suspected of having heart murmurs, blockages and other cardiovascular complications. Cardiac nurses monitor patients’ vital signs, prepare them for open-heart surgery, and administer medications.
Detailed explanation-3: -About the program Emphasis is placed on the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, arrhythmia interpretations, assessment skills, advanced cardiac monitoring, and client care including prevention, management and rehabilitation.
Detailed explanation-4: -The responsibilities of a nurse during echocardiography includes explanation of the procedure to the patient, monitoring during tranesophageal and stress examinations, and establishing intravenous access for sonicated saline, microsphere contrast, and medication administration.