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Cardiac Medicine Certification

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Cardiac Medicine Certification

Administered by AACN

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50
Passing Score
90
Questions
2
Hours
$140
Exam Fee
Study time: 50-70 hours
Prerequisites: Current RN or APRN license, 1,750 hours in direct care of acutely/critically ill adult cardiac patients in a 2-year period.
Valid for: 3 years

Exam Content Breakdown

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Cardiovascular Diseases25%

Acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, and cardiomyopathy

Cardiac Surgery20%

Coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement and repair, and heart transplant

Hemodynamic Monitoring25%

Arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheters, and central venous catheters

Pharmacology20%

Vasoactive drips, antiarrhythmics, and anticoagulants

Ethical and Legal Issues10%

Informed consent and advance directives

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