Global Nursing Education & Research

Cardiac Nursing

A Cardiac Nurse, more commonly mentioned as a cardiac care nurse, may be a professional who cares specifically for patients who heart problems. While the duties and responsibilities of a nurse with this title may vary from setting to setting, CCN’s will help to treat patients who have suffered or suffer from congestive coronary failure , cardiac dysrhythmia, cardiomyopathy or angina problems. The nurse may perform stress tests, complete health assessments, care for a patient after an operation, or closely monitor the patient’s heart rate.