Team-based care is paramount to meet the mission of the American College of Cardiology which is to transform\ncardiovascular care and improve heart health. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) are integral to this team.\nAlthough the recent ACC 2015 health policy statement on cardiovascular team-based care address contributions of\nall members of the team, further information that defines APRNs, their contributions to the cardiovascular team and\nbarriers to practice are needed. Therefore, the purpose of this manuscript is to further explain the role of the APRN\nas a member of the cardiovascular team with a focus on the certified nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist\nwithin the United States.
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