Welcome to the Nurses Section of BHRS
As arrhythmia nurse specialists we have extensive experience in various aspects of arrhythmia management within tertiary and secondary centres. We have established local services and hold qualifications fulfilling advanced nursing practice requirements. As representatives for the BHRS our goal is to promote national recognition for the knowledge and skills of arrhythmia nurses working across all settings and to raise the profile of the valuable work that we do in improving patient care.
To achieve this we pledge to provide you with access to educational resources and share knowledge and opportunities for personal development. We endeavour to be a national voice for arrhythmia nurses and ensure that we get representation for our profession at a national level. Networking, sharing best practice and promoting educational opportunities are our main goal. For any arrhythmia nurses who are working alone or are just setting up services as arrhythmia nurses we would encourage to reach out so that we can help and support you where possible.
If you have any interesting new service developments, you would like to share we would love to hear from you. We would also love to hear if you have any publications.
Following the success of our recent nurses day at the BHRS symposium we are working towards setting up regular meetings for BHRS nurse members and exploring other opportunities to network more efficiently. If you would like to be involved please email either Catherine, Anya or Bridgette on the given email addresses.
MEMBERS ONLY
Your BHRS Arrhythmia Nurse Representatives
BHRS Education Committee Nurse Reps
BHRS Accreditation Reps
BHRS Clinical Exam
BHRS Accreditation for Arrhythmia Nurses
As of this year there is now a separate exam for arrhythmia Nurses to undertake which is fully accredited by the BHRS. The BHRS exam could be considered as a contribution towards credits in the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice programme at Teesside University and may be considered at other Universities. This should be discussed with the course leader of the programme. Accreditation demonstrates that an arrhythmia nurse is working at a level which is recognised nationally and can be used to demonstrate a level of expertise across the UK.
The exam is online and has 120 questions covering all aspects of arrhythmia management. Syllabus includes:
While we recognise that not all arrhythmia nurses will have exposure to all these subjects in their everyday working environment we would strongly advise that some time is given to visiting other centres to gain some experience. While there is no formal teaching BHRS regularly shares educational opportunities and presentations and teaching sessions are often provided by industry.
As well as successfully completing the British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) nurses paper, students are expected to submit two written pieces of work in order to gain BHRS accreditation. The student is required to submit two X 2,500 word case studies which are based upon two different aspects of arrhythmia management. The case studies should incorporate all aspects of the patient journey and students will be expected to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in assessment, investigation, management and holistic care of patients with arrhythmias / at risk of developing arrhythmias.
Case studies should be focussed on patients requiring:
Each case study should be based on a different patient and a different aspect of arrhythmia management. For example: case study one could focus on a patient requiring an electrophysiology procedure and case study two could focus on a patient who is managed with pharmacological treatment.
Within the case studies the student should:
SUBMISSION SHOULD BE WITHIN 18 MONTHS OF COMPLETING THE EXAM
The cost of the exam is £350. Accredited Nurses will be provided with a certificate and badge in recognition of their achievement.
Arrhythmia Nurse Presentations
OUR MEMBERS SAY
British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) membership provides up to date information, supports continuing professional development and allows networking opportunities for professionals involved in the provision of high quality arrhythmias care for patients in the UK.
Membership is open to consultants, nurses, physiologists and other allied professionals involved in providing arrhythmia care.
BHRS provides a fantastic central resource so we can share ideas and support each other within arrhythmia care
The BHRS provides an invaluable section specific to Arrhythmia Nurses where we have access to protocols, guidelines, policies, presentations and training opportunities
Its incredibly invaluable to our field to have access to a multidisciplinary council with the ability to raise concerns and voice opinons