Autoimmune disorders: Diseases in which the immune system attacks the bodyâs own tissues can lead to nerve damage. 1  This can include disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus, SjÃ¶grenâs, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
Educational Requirements. A cardiac nurse is an advanced practice nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist who possesses a graduate-level degree in nursing. Many cardiac nurses possess masterâs degrees in nursing and then go on to receive a post-masterâs certificate in their cardiovascular specialty.
A nurse anesthetist is a nurse who specializes in the administration of anesthesia. In the United States, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has acquired graduate-level education and board certification in anesthesia.urrently, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing has endorsed a position statement that will move the current entry level of training for nurse anesthetists in the United States to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP).