Cardiac Nurse Practitioners

MeechiesRNBSN · May 26, 2016

Hi Dumplins.

How have you adjusted with hospital rounding since its not part of our FNP training? How long have you been doing this? Do you do non invasive procedures?

Dumplins, MSN, RN, APN · Jun 1, 2016

Hi Dumplins.
How have you adjusted with hospital rounding since its not part of our FNP training? How long have you been doing this? Do you do non invasive procedures?

I'm a new graduate and just started officially training with him on 4/18/16. I had about 2 weeks of training of shadowing him and seeing patients in the office. I'd then round with him at the hospitals and found it to be quite easy. Most of what we are consulted for at the hospital is Uncontrolled HTN or Chest pain. Everyone typically gets the same work up of Stress, echo, troponins..etc..so it doesn't become too complicated.

I've been blessed with having an extremely helpful doc who will always pick up the phone when i call and will always respond to my texts whenever i have any questions. He has pretty much been walking me through a lot of sticky situations. We talk about every hospital case thoroughly and he lets me know the plan he has in mind for the patient. And no, I don't do any procedures.

Having a helpful Doc is DEFINITELY needed. He pretty much has been letting me go at my own pace. I've essentially been on my own for the past month and it hasn't been bad at all. It helps ease my mind knowing that he's very attentive and responsive. I'm constantly asking him questions about cases and he doesn't mind at all. In fact, he encourages it. Afterall, if i mess up, it's his license that's on the line too. =)

MeechiesRNBSN · Jun 2, 2016

That's sounds wonderful! What state are you in?

Dumplins, MSN, RN, APN · Jun 2, 2016

NJ =)

bcarey208 · Jul 18, 2017

I was wondering the same thing. I am currently NP in a cardiac clinic. Did you find anything out?

CVSU · Jul 23, 2017

I know several NP's that are in cardiology. I am unaware of any special training, though I'd say most were cardiac nurses prior. After graduation I may try to stay on with my Cardiothoracic Surgical team. Honestly, the reason that you don't see more has nothing to do with ability or preference. My team has been shopping for one for years. The problem is that you can be a hospitalist or family practice NP for better money, with a better schedule, less responsibility, all without getting reamed by Cardiologists. Most of the ones in my hospital over the years have left Cards for general medicine. Unless you love the heart, there are just better 9-5's out there.

rnBSN223 · May 9, 2018

Dumpins, MSN, RN, APN

I am about to start my new job, the exact type of job as you- rounding with the physician, super supportive and helpful, and I will be rounding at 2-4 hospitals and doing charting. i may also eventually help with echo lab and have office hours. any words of advice? any books/ekg manuals you recommend?