CampaignforNursing.com

enlarge text  decrease text size increase text size

 

Learn to your fullest potential

Johnson & Johnson - The Campaign for Nursing's Future

 

Home > Appreciation > Nursing Specialties > Cardiac Cath Lab Nursing

 

Cardiac Cath Lab Nursing

 

back to specialties list

 

Nurses in this field aid in the diagnosis of heart disease and help administer interventional procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and valvuloplasties. These men and women are responsible for aiding doctors in the implantation of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and must keep up on the latest technologies of this rapidly moving field.

Rosa R.

Hattiesburg, MS
RN. MSN

Q: Why did you decide to pursue a career in nursing?
A: As a very small child, I was always mesmerized by...

view full profile >

 

RELEVANT LINKS

Articles:

The Latest on Resuscitation Research

New Advances Offer Hope for Treating Heart Failure

The Tell Tale Heart Attack

Cardiac Care Hits the Road

What is Cardiac Catheterization?

The History of Electrocardiography

Resources:

CathLab.com, a professional resource for the world of invasive cardiology

SkillStat, online learning interactive modules for healthcare professionals

The Online Journal of Cardiology

 

RELATED SPECIALTIES