Atlantic Union College

Vascular Lab Observational Experience

Created by Coleen Fritsche RN, MS, ACNP, CCRN & Kimberly Silver DNP, RN

Name______Clinical Instructor______

Date of Observation______Date Submitted______

1.  What different diagnostic procedures are preformed in the Vascular Lab?

2.  What diagnostics did you observe?

3.  Pick one of the procedures that you observed & report on it. Was any preparation required before the test?

4.  Was any pathophysiology documented by the test? Please describe it.

5.  According the current evidence based practice (go online to a national organization) is there any needed intervention/medical therapy for the finding?

6.  How are the findings communicated to the health care team (MD, NP, PA, RN)?

7.  What certification or academic preparation is required to work in the Vascular Lab?

8.  Attach one current (within 5 years) article on vascular diagnostics