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Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.  We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. 

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Purpose: The intent of this Fellowship is to increase the career interest and foster the professional development of potential cardiovascular nurses. This program is devoted to the role of the cardiovascular nurse and designed to provide students with a foundational didactic and practical learning experience. Hartford Hospital has been recognized as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center through The Joint Commission and American Heart Association and is committed to high quality evidence based care for the cardiovascular patient. The Fellowship will enhance the student’s education through direct observation of patient care and exposure to cardiovascular nursing responsibilities.  Opportunities to attend relevant internal educational programs and meetings with staff members at Hartford Hospital will provide additional learning experiences for the nursing student.  The fellows have the opportunity to apply for positions at Hartford Hospital in a cardiovascular nursing unit upon graduation.

Program Scope: The Cardiovascular Nursing Fellowship is for nursing students who are entering their senior year and who have a strong interest in cardiovascular nursing.   Working together with the Nurse Educators and Cardiovascular Nurse Preceptors; the students will gain exposure to:

1. Foundations of cardiovascular nursing practice
2. Professional role of cardiovascular nursing practice
3. Assessment and Critical Thinking related to cardiovascular nursing practice
4. Ethics related to nursing practice and patient care in the cardiovascular setting
5. Patient education
6. Quality, Safety and Risk management
7. Exposure to cardiovascular patient populations
   1. Medical Cardiology:  Care for patients with Heart Failure, Arrhythmias and those experiencing a Myocardial Infarct
   2. Surgical Cardiology:  Care for patients who have undergone Open Heart Surgery including Valve Replacements, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts, Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Devices
   3. Vascular and Thoracic Surgery:  Care for patients with complex medical histories after AAA repairs, Endovascular stenting, and Carotid Endarterectomy
   4. Trauma:  Care for patients as they recover from post-traumatic injuries and surgical repairs of trauma injuries.

 

Program Schedule: The program will span eight (8) weeks in length, beginning June 5, 2023 and will be conducted at Hartford Hospital.

.  Students will be scheduled for both formal classroom and clinical time.  There is no vacation or personal time off during this eight week comprehensive program.  If you are not able to commit to the entire 8 weeks, please contact us to formally withdraw from the program.

 

Qualifications

Application Process: Applicants must have achieved and maintained at least a 3.2 GPA and be in good standing.

To apply, students should upload the following documents with this application.

1. Transcript from University/College
2. Two (2) letters of reference
3. Essay describing interest in cardiovascular nursing (750 word limit)

 

Applications must be received by January  31, 2023 to be eligible for consideration. Any questions regarding this program or application process should be directed to the Hartford Hospital Cardiovascular Nurse Educators.

 

 

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is your moment.