Learning Objectives
Upon completing of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Identify common cardiovascular problems, such as coronary artery disease, cardiac failure, hypertension, etc.
- Perform cardiovascular assessment of patients.
- Learning the use of cardiovascular pharmacologic agents.
- Educate the patient with select cardiovascular problems and therapies.
Table of Contents
- Heart: Anatomy and Physiology, Assessment, Common Dysfunctions, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Electrocardiograph Monitoring
- Peripheral Vascular System: Anatomy and Physiology, Assessment, Common Dysfunctions
- Surgical Interventions in Cardiovascular Dysfunctions: Venous, Arterial, & Cardiac Surgery
- Nursing Diagnosis
- Medications: Vasodilators, Diuretic Agents, Positive Inotropic Agents, and Central Acting Antihypertensive Agents; Antiarrhythmic Agents, Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agents, and Calcium Channel Blocking Agents; Miscellaneous Cardiovascular Drugs
- Diagnostic Procedure in Cardiovascular Disease.
Customer Comments
“This study course went beyond my expectations! Great educational opportunity for my level.” – S.C., Baldwin Park, CA
“Good review with excellent illustrations and practical nursing implications. The text will be a good reference source for future information.” – S.L., Mission Viejo, CA
Was a good review, was really wanting an update course on new medications and treatments for cardiovascular diseases. I enjoyed the book–will be a good reference.” – L.M., Apple Valley, CA
“Learn from this book – much more than classes I attended.” – A.S., Pebble Beach, CA
“This is one of the best textbooks I’ve read yet on cardiovascular nursing. I learned a lot!” – J.H., Irvine, CA
“Really great review!”
Relationship of objectives to overall purpose/goal of the activity – A
Did the course meet its stated learning objectives? – A
Relevance of the content to the objectives – A
Effectiveness of the learning method – A
Did the course help you achieve your objectives? – A
Your assessment of course content – A
Were you satisfied with the overall handling of your order? – A
Did the course meet your expectations? – A
How long did it take you to complete the course? – 32 hours
– A.K., RN, CA
“Very comprehensive! I have CHD which made the course of more interest to me. I now have a good understanding of the cardiovascular system & nursing care involved as well as my own personal health care. Thank you! – J.C., RN, CA