Cardiology Nursing – Clinical Practicum for the RN

This experiential learning course will provide the opportunity to consolidate theory and clinical application. The focus will be on the management of patients with acute coronary health challenges. Placement will be in one or more of a variety of cardiac settings (e.g. CCU or CVICU). Students will be required to review the Competency Checklist and formulate a minimum of three learning goals based on current knowledge and areas of need. It is the expectation that students are at the novice level of competency in the specialty of coronary care nursing.

The Cardiology Nursing- RN clinical is 150 hours and must be completed within a 3-month term. Nurses are required to do two shifts weekly following their preceptor's schedule.

 

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