Cardiac Nurse

Cardiac Nurses are qualified RNs who provide nursing support and treatment to people with heart conditions. They may provide direct care to patients in the cardiac wing, carry out diagnostic testing, or work closely with cardiologists and heart surgeons.

As a Cardiac Nurse you could be checking a patient’s vital signs and daily stats, giving a patient an update on their date for heart surgery, administering prescribed medication to a patient, conducting a stress test, adding the results of diagnostic testing to patient records, reassuring the parents of a young heart patient who is in surgery, explaining how to take daily heart medications at home, or helping a patient prepare for heart surgery.

To succeed in this occupation you must be committed to academic and technical excellence in nursing and have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $76,648
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a cardiac nurse?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing

Online
8 - 12 months
$0 - $13,128
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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