Question on Specialty Certification

Apr 30, 2009 02:54 AM

by al7139

Hi all,
I am a nurse on a telemetry unit. I am wondering if there is a specialty certification option for cardiac nurses who are not experienced in critical care, and if so, how do I get certified?
Any help would be appreciated.
Amy

yoginurse2b · Apr 30, 2009, 12:11 PM

Re: Question on Specialty Certification

Hi Amy,

You can do PCCN (Certification for Progressive Care Nurses). You must have completed 1750 hours direct bedside nursing within the last 2 years. You can view more information here.

esrun00 · Jul 02, 2009, 06:23 PM

Re: Question on Specialty Certification

Check out nursecredentialing.org (ancc), they have a cardiovascular nurse certificate.

Kristy

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Question on Specialty Certification

Question on Specialty Certification

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