Certification: Obtain and maintain Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification specific to cardiology from a recognized certifying body, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), in a relevant Nurse Practitioner specialty (e.g., Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong focus on cardiology). With a strong focus on Heart Failure management and Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT), you'll assess patients, develop and adjust treatment plans, monitor disease progression, and work closely with cardiologists, primary care providers, and other members of the care team.