Cardiac Care Nursing

Cardiac Care Nursing
Occupations in the healthcare field will always be around, especially nursing occupations. Registered nurses provide patients care, educate patients and the public about different health conditions, and provide advice and support to patients and their family members. Some work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, healthcare services, and nursing homes. However, others work in correctional facilities, schools, or serve in the military. The average nurse makes about $66,000 per year (2016). One can become a nurse by three options; a bachelor’s degree in nursing, an associate’s degree in nursing, or a diploma from an approved nursing program. All registered nurses must be licensed.
There are multiple different types of nurses, one being a cardiac care nurse. Cardiac Care Nurses help a variety of patients from children to elderly, who suffer from various conditions within the cardiovascular system. According to the Center for Disease Control (2016), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. About 1.5 million heart attacks occur each year, and nearly 80 million Americans suffer from heart conditions. The average cardiac care nurse makes about $70,000 per year (2014).
Cardiac Care Nurses work in many different settings doing many different things. Some examples of
Their vision is, “The Sisters of Charity Health System is a beacon of hope devoted to healing and addressing the unmet needs of individuals, families, and communities through a network of innovative services.” The values are Compassion, Courage, Respect, Justice, and Collaboration. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ “Highest Rated Award” of 3 stars has been awarded to Providence 17 years consecutive. Providence was the only hospital in South Carolina to receive the Healthgrades 5-star rating in coronary bypass surgery for 2015, valve surgery for 2015, and in pacemaker