The success of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation depends on nurses who are familiar with indications for the procedure, pre- and post-procedure monitoring, possible complications, and discharge teaching, and who understand the care of patients undergoing this procedure. Owing to the potential for postoperative complications, nurses at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania have developed a skills checklist to standardize nursing competency based on the nursing care protocol. Table 3 summarizes the specific skills required.