Published Jun 26, 2016
JBonnn10
9 Posts
Hello all,
i am am currently going into my senior year for an exercise science undergraduate. I was originally going to do PT school, however I feel like Cardiac Rehab is calling me.
There are many ways I can go about this, and I was wondering if any of you could give insight since you may be on this inside of all of this.
Should I just go straight to nursing school or should I get my masters in clinical exercise physiology first and then get an associates in nursing? Or.... Should I just do an accelerated BSN program to combine with my exercise science undergrad? Or... Should I attempt a direct entry MSN program?
What im looking to hear is any and all advice on what is really needed to become a Cardiac Rehab "person".
Thank you all for your time and can't wait to hear some responses!
dishes, BSN, RN
3,950 Posts
What kinds of professions are on the cardiac rehab teams in your area? Where I am, the teams are frequently made up of several of exercise leaders/supervisors, physicians, a dietician, a lab tech, a nurse practitioner, social worker but seldom a RN.
@dishes nurses with a BSN or higher and exercise physiologists for the most part. I think more what I'm saying is: is the masters in ex Phys worth it, it will I make the same amount in cardiac rehab without it and just a BSN
Been there,done that, ASN, RN
7,241 Posts
We are nurses, not academic advisors. You need to ask your counselor the best way to achieve your new goal.
Best of luck:up: