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Cardiac Catheterization for the Novice Nurse

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Course Overview

Cardiac Catheterization for the Novice Nurse

Author: Edith Fomuso
RN, MSN, CCM, DPM

What is it like to work in the Cath Lab? What kind of procedures are performed there, and what is the nurse’s role? This course is intended for the novice nurse interested in learning more about the ins and outs of being a Cath Lab Nurse.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Cath Lab – Description
  3. Team Roles
  4. Procedures/Interventions
  5. Equipment
  6. Medications Used
  7. Monitoring
  8. Recovery
  9. Complications
  10. Nursing Career Outlook
  11. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Cardiac Catheterization for the Novice Nurse. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Cath Lab procedures and the nurse’s role.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in knowledge of equipment and medication used in the Cath Lab
  3. Demonstrate awareness of complications and recovery processes.

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: August 29, 2024

Course Expires on: August 29, 2027

Course Offering: #294