Describe your interests and expertise in the nursing field, along with your chosen specialization.
I have been a cardiovascular/stroke nurse for 6.5 years. My expertise is in CABG, MI, CVA, TAVR, CHF, PE, pacemakers, ablations, arrythmia recognition and management, and both femoral and radial access cardiac cath. My interest is in non-MI causes of chest pain. My chosen specialization is still undecided. While I love cardiology, and consider that I want to continue in that area, I like the idea of branching out into other areas of study. I like that family practice makes you a jack-of-all-trades and so I am considering family/urgent care.
Choose the age range that you are most interested in researching throughout the course. Post your first and second choice for age range, or indicate if you are open to any age range.
I am interested in researching any age range, although getting out of my comfort zone and exploring the pediatric population sounds appealing.
Choose the disease process, clinical problem or condition that you are most interested in focusing on for this course, and post it in this discussion.
The disease process that I am most interested in for this course is Rheumatoid Arthritis. Not only is rheumatology an intriguing, mysterious area of study, it is also something that can effect both adults and teens and is a focus of integrative healthcare.