Cardiology Nursing Career Resources

Cardiology is the medical study of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels.

Cardiology Nurse
A cardiology nurse assesses patient health problems and needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, and maintains medical records. A cardiology nurse typically administers care to patients in a surgical or medical inpatient or outpatient setting.

A cardiology nurse may advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. They work with a team of health care professionals to provide optimal secondary and tertiary care to patients with cardiac diseases. Cardiology nursing is practiced by nurses who have specialized formal, post-secondary education and who function in highly autonomous roles.