Nurses' Knowledge, Beliefs, and Exercise Habits: A Focus on Cardiovascular Disease
Course Overview
Nurses are crucial in educating patients on preventing and managing CVD. However, the demanding nature of their profession places them at greater risk for health issues, including CVD. Despite understanding that regular physical activity is essential in reducing risks for CVD, many nurses do not exercise enough, which negatively affects their health and potentially the quality of patient care.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Outline the role of nurses in promoting and modeling health and wellness for patients.
- Relate the importance of nurses' health to performance and patient care.
- Discuss strategies for nurses to incorporate healthier lifestyle choices.
About the Author/Presenter
Tina Schmidt-McNulty, DHSc, MS, ACSM-CEP, RN, is an instructor in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her academic foundation in health, exercise instruction/programming, and nursing is strengthened by specialized certifications in clinical exercise physiology and group fitness. Her professional background includes clinical nursing experience in cardiovascular care and cardiac rehabilitation, as well as coaching at the high school level, where she developed seasonal training programs. She is also an active member of the Exercise is Medicine Clinical Practice Committee.
With more than 30 years in the fitness industry as a presenter, author, coach, and instructor, Dr. Schmidt-McNulty has published numerous articles on special populations and health risk factors, and has led initiatives promoting fitness and wellness in corporate, hospital, and university settings. Her work reflects a commitment to bridging academic knowledge with practical application, encouraging student engagement, and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning in health and exercise sciences.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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