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| Name: |
Cardiac
Rehabilitation Nurse |
| Description: |
Meets
the need for education and support of patients
with coronary heart disease who are making
lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of the
disease. Monitors patients during physical
workouts to prevent overexertion and/or injury |
| Diagnoses: |
Postoperative
coronary bypass, valve replacement, heart
catheterization, angioplasty, stents, and post-MI
patients |
| Practice
roles: |
Staff
nurse, clinical nurse specialist, nurse manager,
coordinator, supervisor, director, executive,
educator, researcher |
| Characteristics: |
Strong
teaching and cardiac assessment skills |
| Client
age group: |
Adults |
| Drawbacks: |
Patient
resistance and nonadherence to prescribed
therapy; patient relapse, emergencies |
| Desirable
skills: |
Communication,
teaching, commitment to physical fitness and
wellness, emergency management |
| Education: |
RN
(BSN preferred) |
| Employers: |
Hospitals,
medical offices, fitness centers |
| Certification: |
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| Associations: |
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| Publications: |
| Journal
of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation |
| 608-831-6989 |
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