Specialized nursing is essential to the success of cardiovascular services, and Cardiac Nursing brings advanced clinical skills together with patient education, coordination, and advocacy. This session highlights the role of cardiac nurses across the continuum of care—from emergency presentations and coronary care units to step-down wards, cath labs, heart failure clinics, and rehabilitation programs. Participants will review core competencies in assessment, monitoring, medication management, and patient counselling, with an emphasis on how nursing input shapes safety, quality, and patient experience.

With expanding responsibilities, many nurses and nurse leaders seek a dedicated cardiology conference to advance clinical practice and leadership skills. This session explores evidence-based nursing interventions in acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiac surgery recovery, and device therapy. Attendees will learn how to recognize early signs of deterioration, respond to changes in hemodynamics or rhythm, and escalate concerns through rapid response systems. The session also emphasizes communication at the bedside—clarifying procedures, explaining medications, and preparing patients and families for what to expect throughout the cardiac care journey.

A key theme is the contribution of advanced cardiac nursing practice to multidisciplinary care models. Participants will see how nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse coordinators lead clinics, manage protocol-driven care, and support transitions from hospital to home. The session discusses discharge planning, medication reconciliation, telephonic follow-up, and virtual visits that reduce readmissions and promote self-care. Psychological support, health literacy assessment, and culturally sensitive education are woven throughout as essential elements of high-quality nursing practice.

The session also addresses professional development: competency frameworks, certification, mentoring, and involvement in quality improvement projects and research. Attendees will explore how cardiac nurses can use data from audits, incident reviews, and patient feedback to drive local changes. By the end, participants will have a richer understanding of the diverse roles cardiac nurses play and practical ideas for strengthening nursing-led contributions to cardiovascular outcomes.