Cardiac Nurses

Cardiac Nurses

Cardiac nursing is a specialized area within nursing that focuses on caring for patients with various cardiovascular conditions. These conditions may include unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, and cardiac dysrhythmia. Cardiac nurses work closely with cardiologists to provide comprehensive care to these patients.

Tasks performed by cardiac nurses include postoperative care in surgical units, conducting stress test evaluations, cardiac monitoring, vascular monitoring, and health assessments. They are required to hold certifications in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Additionally, they must possess specialized skills such as electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation, and administering medications via continuous intravenous drip.

Cardiac nurses can be found working in various healthcare settings, including coronary care units (CCU), cardiac catheterization labs, intensive care units (ICU), operating rooms, cardiac rehabilitation centers, clinical research facilities, cardiac surgery wards, cardiovascular intensive care units (CVICU), and cardiac medical wards.

While all cardiac nurses are registered nurses, some may choose to pursue additional certification in the field.