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What is the difference between a Cardiac nurse and a Cardiac nurse practitioner?
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∙ 12y ago
A cardiac nurse is a registered nurse in the field of cardiac care (ie the cardiac floor of a hospital) treating and caring for patients under the direction of a doctor.
A Cardiac Nurse Practitioner (depending upon the state) may or may not work under a doctor but has their RN in addition to a more advanced nursing license and can often diagnose heart conditions and prescribe medications.
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