Cardiac/Vascular Nurse Certification
This is a computer-based test (CBT)
Application and Pricing (PDF: 318KB)
Description of Practice
Cardiac vascular nurses provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals diagnosed with cardiac vascular disease and identified as at risk for cardiac vascular events. These services are provided in a variety of settings including acute, ambulatory care, community-based, work-site, and school-based programs. Cardiac vascular nursing practice promotes achievement and maintenance of optimal cardiac vascular wellness. The cardiac vascular nurse is responsible for the development, coordination, and evaluation of a plan of care that uses a multi-disciplinary and case management approach. While concentrating on cardiac vascular health, the practice considers all influences on health status and the related social and behavioral problems. The theoretical basis for this nursing practice incorporates physiological and psychosocial concepts of health as they affect cardiac/vascular wellness in patients ages 18 and above.
Eligibility Criteria
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Hold a current, active RN license within a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country
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Have practiced the equivalent of two years full time as a registered nurse
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Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in cardiac vascular nursing within the last three years
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Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in cardiac vascular nursing within the last three years
Credential Awarded: RN-BC (Registered Nurse-Board Certified)
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