This 30-minute continuing education seminar follows the real-world journey of a patient with advanced heart failure whose condition progresses despite guideline-directed therapy. Presented by three expert nurse speakers, the session highlights the pivotal role nurses and allied health professionals play at every stage of the transplant continuum.
Starting with an in-depth patient case, the seminar explores how nurses identify therapy barriers, engage in patient-centered problem-solving, and support adherence when medical therapy fails. Faculty will then guide learners through the transition to transplant, emphasizing nursing responsibilities in evaluation, education, communication, and cross-team coordination. Post-transplant care is examined through the lens of the nurse coordinator’s role in surveillance, complication prevention, medication management, and long-term patient support.
Free for members and offering 0.50 CE credits, this seminar provides practical insights, evidence-based strategies, and collaborative approaches that empower nurses and allied health professionals to optimize outcomes for heart transplant patients. The session concludes with key takeaways and a curated reference list for further learning.