Florida Cardiac Nursing 102 | March 2025

Orlando, FL US
March 13, 2025

Join us for the Annual CCCU Nursing Educational Course, a comprehensive program designed to enhance your cardiac-specific skills and knowledge through a blend of didactic learning and hands-on simulation. This course is tailored for CCCU RNs and Staffing Resource Pool RNs, providing essential insights into the complexities of cardiac care.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. EKG Proficiency: Identify components of an EKG waveform, differentiate between normal and abnormal rhythms, and implement appropriate interventions and clinical management strategies for abnormal rhythms.

  2. Mechanical Ventilation: Review various mechanical ventilation modes and discuss clinical management strategies related to cardiac anatomy.

  3. Pacing Knowledge: Recognize different pacing modes and settings, understand potential complications, and apply troubleshooting techniques effectively.

  4. Single Ventricle Physiology: Describe the physiology of single ventricle conditions in the pre-operative stage, outline surgical repairs, and discuss nursing considerations for pre- and post-operative care.

  5. Policy and Documentation: Associate key policies relevant to the CCCU environment, discuss unique documentation requirements, and identify HAI bundle elements that significantly impact cardiac patients.

  6. Medication Management: Predict commonly used medications for cardiac conditions and demonstrate accurate medication calculations.

This course promises to equip you with the critical skills and knowledge necessary for delivering exceptional care to cardiac patients. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your expertise in the CCCU setting!

 

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Laura McKenzie, laura.mckenzie@nemours.org

Target Audience

CCCU RN and Staffing Resource Pool RN's

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.50 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 4.50 continuing education credits.
  • 4.50 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 4.50 contact hours.

Course opens: 
01/01/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
03/13/2025 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
03/13/2025 - 12:30pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00

 

Nemours Childrens Hospital
6535 Nemours Parkway
Orlando, FL 32827
United States

Cardiac Conference Room A6155

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Course Director(s)

Laura McKenzie, MSN, RN, CPN, CCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Kristina Cunningham, BSN, RN CCRN CPN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Laura McKenzie, MSN, RN, CPN, CCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

 Nemours Children’s Health is accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing to provide nursing continuing education. Provider #50-1428 approved activity for 4.5 contact hours.

Available Credit

  • 4.50 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 4.50 continuing education credits.
  • 4.50 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 4.50 contact hours.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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