Cardiac and Vascular Nursing Review Course

Monday, April 23, 2012

Review course description and goals

This one-day review course provides current national treatment guidelines, medications, and recommendations for best practice in the care of both cardiac and vascular adult patients.  The course will be taught by experts in the field of cardiac and vascular nursing.  It is intended for nurses practicing or interested in cardiac and vascular patient care and may be used for more in-depth knowledge of nursing care or in preparation for a nursing certification exam.

Participants completing this course will be able to:

• Identify predisposing risk factors to vascular and cardiac diseases.
• Describe pathophysiology and manifestations of vascular and cardiac diseases.
• Identify essential components of care, including pharmacologic and treatment strategies.
• Utilize research-based recommendations for care practices across the continuum.

About the providers

Mayo Clinic’s mission is to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and research.

Mayo Continuing Nursing Education conducts educational conferences that will advance nursing practice.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been granted Magnet® Recognition for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."

View the course brochure