Autoimmune disorders: Diseases in which the immune system attacks the bodyâs own tissues can lead to nerve damage. 1  This can include disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus, SjÃ¶grenâs, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
Educational Requirements. A cardiac nurse is an advanced practice nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist who possesses a graduate-level degree in nursing. Many cardiac nurses possess masterâs degrees in nursing and then go on to receive a post-masterâs certificate in their cardiovascular specialty.
The Cardiology Services Unit is a 36 bed telemetry unit. The nurses on this unit manage the care of patients on the cardiology inpatient services, patients who are pre and post cardiac/vascular intervention procedures, and other acute care specialty patients who have a need for cardiac telemetry monitoring.he Cardiothoracic Progressive Care Unit is a 24 bed unit. The nurses on this unit manage the care of patientsâ post cardiac surgery, post thoracic surgery, and a small population of patients who have a diagnosis of stoke.