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1. Change in Specialty to Cardiac Rehab??

   cardiacrehab replied to FitnessRN's topic in Cardiac

   Hi fitness RN, in response to your questions about training for increasing exercise experience. In Canada we have an organization called CAN Fit Pro. They provide certifications in various exercise...

2. Change in Specialty to Cardiac Rehab??

   cardiacrehab replied to FitnessRN's topic in Cardiac

   Hi all I have enjoyed reading the responses in this forum. I am a CNS in cardiology and the Manager of a cardiac rehab program. I hire nurses who can read a monitor, 12 lead, and have ACLS. Myself...

3. Telemetry Monitoring

   cardiacrehab replied to ccurn1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Hi, in Canada we do not have "telem techs". We are responsibile for our own telems. Having said that we do have a charge nurse who is planted at the desk and can monitor all patients while she...

4. New Grad. Should I work in CCU?

   cardiacrehab replied to rdiehl45's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Nursing shortages being what they are I suppose hiring trends will be driven by who is applying and what the needs are. I had 6 years of acute surgical experience before accepting a job in CCU....

5. New Grad. Should I work in CCU?

   cardiacrehab replied to rdiehl45's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I'm not a big supporter of new grads in the critical care area. Personally I think getting 2-3 years of good solid medical surgical experience will provide you with the skills and experience to work...