Cardiovascular Essentials for Nurses-Handout: Cardiovascular Certifications

Handout: Cardiovascular Certifications

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The document provides information on various cardiovascular certifications and their requirements. The certifications mentioned include Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification, Cardiovascular Nurse-Level I and Level II, Cardiac Medicine, Cardiac Surgery, Progressive Care Nursing, Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional, Certified Heart Failure Nurse, and Heart Failure Certification. <br /><br />The Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification, provided by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), requires applicants to hold a current RN license, have at least 2 years of full-time RN experience, and have completed 2,000 hours of clinical practice in cardiovascular nursing within the last 3 years.<br /><br />The Cardiovascular Nurse-Level I and Level II certification, provided by the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine (ABCM), requires a current RN or NP license and 1-2 years of acute care experience in cardiac care.<br /><br />The Cardiac Medicine and Cardiac Surgery certifications, provided by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), require a valid RN or APRN license, a current nursing specialty certification for APRNs, and a minimum number of hours of direct clinical experience in acute or critical care.<br /><br />The Progressive Care Nursing certification, provided by the AACN, requires a current, unencumbered US RN or APRN license and a minimum number of hours in direct care of acutely ill adult patients.<br /><br />The Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional certification, provided by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), requires a minimum of 1,200 clinical hours in cardiac rehabilitation and a bachelor's degree or higher in a health-related field or a licensed RN.<br /><br />The Certified Heart Failure Nurse certification, provided by the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN), requires a current RN license and a minimum number of hours of clinical practice and accredited continuing education in a field of nursing caring for heart failure patients.<br /><br />The Heart Failure Certification, provided by the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), requires applicants to have earned an advanced degree in a relevant field, such as nursing or pharmacy, and have at least 3 years of documented experience with a minimum number of experience hours focusing on heart failure.<br /><br />These certifications provide a way for healthcare professionals to improve their knowledge, skills, and expertise in cardiovascular nursing and care.

Keywords

Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification

Cardiovascular Nurse-Level I

Cardiovascular Nurse-Level II

Cardiac Medicine Certification

Cardiac Surgery Certification

Progressive Care Nursing Certification

Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional

Certified Heart Failure Nurse

Heart Failure Certification

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