Nurses need to possess the knowledge regarding the care aspects of Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) to have necessary competencies in patient education as they prepare the patients and caregivers to take care after the discharge from hospital. Thus, the present descriptive study was carried out to assess the existing knowledge of the nurses regarding ACS. A structured questionnaire was administered to 100 nurses using a non-probability purposive sampling technique to assess the knowledge regarding ACS. The maximum nurses demonstrated good level of knowledge scores regarding aspects of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). 57% of the nurses had good knowledge, 31% had very good knowledge whereas 12% had below average level of knowledge. However, there needs to be an improvement in the important aspects like action of aspirin, diagnostic tests and complications of ACS. This research highlights the need for continuing education related to in-depth knowledge regarding care of ACS patients which would enhance the outcomes for ACS patients and secondary prevention of further complications by strengthening the competencies of nurses.
