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Boost Your Nursing Career: EKG Certification and Learning to Read an Electrocardiogram

As a nurse, advancing your skills and qualifications is essential for career growth and providing high-quality patient care. One valuable certification to consider is EKG certification for nurses. This certification not only enhances your resume but also equips you with the skills to accurately read and interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs), a critical component in diagnosing and treating heart conditions.

Why Pursue EKG Certification for Nurses?

Enhance Your Skill SetEKG certification provides nurses with specialized knowledge in cardiac care. This certification demonstrates your ability to perform and interpret EKGs, making you a valuable asset in any healthcare setting.

Career AdvancementObtaining an EKG certification can open doors to new job opportunities and higher positions. Certified nurses are often preferred for roles in cardiac care units, emergency rooms, and other specialized departments.

Improve Patient CareWith EKG certification, you can contribute more effectively to patient care by quickly identifying cardiac issues. This can lead to faster interventions and better patient outcomes.

How to Learn to Read an Electrocardiogram

Formal TrainingEnroll in a formal EKG certification course, which typically includes both theoretical and practical training. These courses are designed to teach you the fundamentals of EKGs, including how to place electrodes, operate EKG machines, and interpret the results.

Online ResourcesMany online platforms offer courses and tutorials on reading electrocardiograms. These resources can be a flexible and convenient way to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Practice and ExperienceHands-on practice is crucial for mastering EKG interpretation. Work with experienced colleagues, participate in clinical rotations, and regularly review EKG strips to build your confidence and expertise.

In conclusion, pursuing EKG certification for nurses and learning to read an electrocardiogram are vital steps in advancing your nursing career and improving patient care. By gaining this certification, you position yourself as a skilled professional capable of making a significant impact in the healthcare field.

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Embark on a Transformative Journey with a Fellowship Program in Clinical Cardiology

At MediCOLL Learning, we are thrilled to introduce our esteemed Fellowship Program in Clinical Cardiology, where the pursuit of excellence meets cutting-edge advancements in cardiovascular medicine. Whether you're a recent medical graduate or an experienced physician seeking specialized training, this fellowship promises to be an exhilarating journey filled with knowledge, skill, and life-changing experiences. During your time with us, you'll be immersed in a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and fosters professional growth. From weekly case discussions and grand rounds to hands-on workshops, every moment will contribute to your expertise. You'll witness the impact of your decisions on patients' lives, solidifying your passion for clinical cardiology.

Fellowship Program in Clinical cardiology is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases and conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. It encompasses the study of various heart-related disorders, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart diseases, congenital heart defects, and more. Cardiologists, who are physicians specialized in clinical cardiology, are trained to evaluate and treat patients with a wide range of heart-related symptoms, risk factors, and diseases. They use a combination of medical history assessments, physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and advanced imaging techniques to make accurate diagnoses and develop personalized treatment plans for their patients. 

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Key aspects of Clinical cardiology include:

● Diagnostic Testing:- Cardiologists use various diagnostic tests to assess the structure and function of the heart. These tests may include electrocardiograms (ECGs or EKGs), echocardiograms, stress tests, cardiac catheterization, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and more.

● Treatment Planning:- Based on the diagnosis, cardiologists develop individualized treatment plans for their patients. Treatment options may include lifestyle modifications, medications, cardiac interventions (e.g., angioplasty, stent placement), electrophysiology procedures (e.g., pacemaker implantation), and even surgical interventions (e.g., bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement).

● Risk Factor Management:- Cardiologists play a vital role in identifying and managing risk factors that contribute to heart diseases, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and smoking. By addressing these risk factors, they aim to prevent or delay the onset of cardiovascular diseases. Salient features of Online Clinical cardiology Course:

● Practical Training and Case Studies:- Many online clinical cardiology courses incorporate practical training through virtual patient simulations and case studies. This hands-on approach helps students apply theoretical knowledge to real-life scenarios.

● Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits:- Recognized online cardiology courses often offer Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, which are essential for maintaining professional licensure and certifications.

● Flexibility and Convenience:- One of the major advantages of an online course is the flexibility it offers. Students can access the course material and lectures at their own pace, allowing them to balance their professional and personal commitments while advancing their cardiology knowledge.

● Interactive Learning:- Online clinical cardiology courses often utilize interactive learning tools like virtual simulations, case studies, and quizzes. These elements enhance student engagement and facilitate better understanding and retention of complex concepts.

● Professional Instructor:- Renowned cardiologists and experts in the field lead the online course. Their expertise and experience bring real-world insights to the virtual classroom, making the learning experience both engaging and informative.

The Fellowship Program in Clinical cardiology at MediCOLL Learning is a transformative experience that propels you towards excellence in the ever-evolving field of cardiology. Our commitment to academic rigor, practical training, and mentorship sets the stage for your successful journey as a skilled cardiologist. Join us today and become part of a legacy that advances cardiovascular care for generations to come.

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What to do if you want to be a cruise ship doctor

In 2013 I began searching for ways I could change my career to reduce my workload, but not give up medicine altogether. During that time I took a cruise and looked at various jobs I could do on a cruise ship. One of the jobs I was qualified for, I thought, was to be a Cruise Ship Doctor.

After talking with the ship’s doctor to find out what it was like to be the doctor on a ship, I realized that I would enjoy that life. When I arrived back home I sent in an application to a cruise line. I was promptly informed that general surgeons were not qualified to be a ship’s doctor. They only accept physicians who practice emergency medicine, family practice, or internal medicine. So a ship doctor was out for me. But you might be qualified and enjoy the change of pace, so here is what I learned about being a cruise ship doctor.

First of all, you must realize that this is not a well-paying job for an American doctor. The exact income of a cruise ship doctor wasn’t revealed, but one hour in a well-paid ED would be in the ballpark of one day’s pay on a cruise ship. Pay is not the reason to take this job, it’s the great fringe benefits.

Ship doctors are given a private room, usually with a window, but not a balcony. They can bring their spouse and children at no charge. That may be a benefit your spouse would love, especially if your kids are out of the nest. Imagine the two of you being paid to sail around the world with unlimited free food and entertainment.

The working hours are pretty good with this gig. Each ship has two doctors and at least two nurses. The doctors take turns carrying the beeper for 24 hours at a time. The senior ranking doctor is in charge of the passengers and the junior ranking doctor cares for the crew. When the ship is at sea, office hours usually consist of three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon. When the ship is in port, office hours are two hours early in the morning and two hours later in the afternoon or evening.

On non-call days, the doctor and their spouse can go ashore and enjoy the town in between office hours. What a great fringe benefit.

You will usually see 10 to 20 patients per day, mostly with minor problems. The top five most common issues seen (based on my informal poll of doctors I’ve talked to on ships) are; MI, stroke, fractures, lacerations and GI issues (not infectious). These are pretty typical problems faced by the elderly population that frequent these ships. I, at age 55, am younger than almost every paying passenger on the ship. There are some cruises though that cater to a younger crowd, like Disney for example. On those cruises, some pediatric problems might be seen.

Ships have a mini hospital on board. They are required to have at least one hospital bed per 1,000 passengers. Most ships have an ICU bed and a few regular beds. They keep the usual assortment of medications, simple X-ray services, minor surgical equipment, lumbar puncture tray, EKG machine and the basic equipment found in a medical ICU, including the ability to intubate. When a ship is at sea, the ship needs to carry everything needed to get the patient through their problem until the ship arrives at the next port. At that time, the patient is evaluated to determine if the patient’s problem can be treated well on the ship, or if the patient needs to be off-loaded to a local hospital.

Sending a patient to a local hospital is not easy and many patients don’t want to leave the ship for medical treatment. First of all, the local hospital may not have an English-speaking doctor. There are also insurance issues. Most regular health insurance policies don’t cover patients traveling abroad, so cruising passengers need to purchase travelers insurance to cover their medical needs outside their insurance coverage area. The spouse of the patient also has a dilemma. Do they continue the cruise or get off with the patient in a strange country. Most disembark with their spouse when transferred to a local hospital. Leaving the ship is very challenging, especially for elderly couples, or those traveling alone, thus, some patients prefer to remain on the ship and have the ship doctor take care of them.

Malpractice insurance is usually covered by the hiring company, the same as a locum tenens doctor. The possibility of a lawsuit is rare since cruise passengers understand that onboard doctors have limited resources and are only able to treat minor ailments and temporize major cases until they can be transferred to a bigger facility. Most shipboard issues are minor or acute. Missing a breast cancer diagnosis, for example, is not among a ship doctor’s jurisdiction. A big risk, for a ship doctor, might be missing a fracture, which doesn’t tend to have long-term consequences. The patient may get a free cruise for their inconvenience, but the doctor is unlikely to be the victim of a lawsuit.

Physicians are usually scheduled on a ship for increments of four months on and two months off. They will likely be rotated from ship to ship in the same cruise line. That sure seems like a nice schedule to me. Work while I travel all over the world with my spouse. Then have two months off to go home and do some CME and visit friends and family. Where do I sign up? (Oh yeah, I already tried.)

There is one thing I heard from a cruise ship doctor that all doctors should know. If a patient of yours asks you to clear them to go on a cruise, please look at the cruise itinerary before giving your OK. Some cruises travel to a different port every day, each with a hospital. Some cruise itineraries take passengers across the ocean and may have multiple days in a row at sea with no way to get to advanced medical or surgical care. If the itinerary they have chosen doesn’t have adequate medical availability for their condition, please advise them to adjust their travel plans to take into consideration their medical needs.

If this career move sounds like something you would be interested in, contact your preferred cruise line and inquire about their application process. You will likely be asked to send them your CV online. They will then interview you via Skype, during which you will be asked questions about how you would handle different clinical situations. It’s similar to taking an oral board exam. Upon passing the interview, have a wonderful time getting paid while traveling the world.

Cory Fawcett is a general surgeon and can be reached at his self-titled site, Dr. Cory S. Fawcett.  He is the author of The Doctors Guide to Starting Your Practice Right, The Doctors Guide to Eliminating Debt, and The Doctors Guide to Smart Career Alternatives and Retirement.

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Registered Nurse - Critical Care / ICU, Travis AFB, CA

ERP International is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time position supporting the Critical Care Unit at David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA. Apply online today and discover more about this outstanding employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees have in caring for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits! Relocation Assistance Available! Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Federal Holidays! Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account available! Company Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance! Matching 401K! Annual CME Stipend! About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran. Schedule: Fourteen 12-hour shifts per 28 days, rotating days and nights. 0645-1915 (day shift) or 1845-0715 (night shift).Rotating weekends and holidays. On-Call: 2 days of call per 28 days cycle with the possibility of working up to the full 12 hours if called in at premium rate. Job Specific Details and Tasks: • Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations. Ability to react with alertness and skill in any emergency situation, (e.g., cardiac or respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, severe physical trauma and psychiatric reaction). Serves as member of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) and Code Blue resuscitation/response team. • Knowledge of interpersonal relationships and the ability to maintain composure and react appropriately while relating to patients, families, physicians, coworkers and ancillary staff; manage distraught, irritable, unreasonable or angry individuals; and, maintain positive rapport with all individuals involved in patient care. • Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders and conditions as appropriate and seen in critically ill patients (e.g., Ventilator Associated pneumonia and the VAP bundle, Sepsis, and ARDS). • Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of critically ill patients. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes specific to the critical care unit population to include all ages from adult to geriatrics. • Assess patients' conditions for potential or life threatening crises. Distinguish between normal and abnormal physical findings (from physical assessment and vital sign assessment). Plan appropriate nursing care. Notify physician if needed and carry out appropriate interventions as ordered. • Identify impending or existing emotional or psychiatric crisis and provide appropriate intervention. • Reassess patient's condition and revise plan of care based on identified nursing problems. • Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and record patient/family demonstrated level of understanding. • Implement the Nursing process (assessment, planning, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation) to include holistic approach. • Effectively communicates and collaborates with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization. Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing professional issues. • Obtain patient history, pertinent family history, and document in patient’s medical record. • Utilize appropriate nursing personnel to assist in delivery of care when indicated (LPN's/paraprofessionals). • Transcribe or verify transcription of physician orders. • Carry out prescribed physician orders and document in patient medical record. • Communicate pertinent patient data to charge nurse and/or physician as appropriate. • Reassess patient's condition and revise plan of care based on identified nursing problems. • Possess knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in treatment of critically ill patients, the desired effects, side effects, complications and usual dosage of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required. • Administer prescribed critical care medications to include multiple critical care medication drips and intravenous push drugs (e.g., sedatives, narcotics, vasoactive medications, neuromuscular blockades, antidysrythmics, antihypertensives, thrombolytics, and emergency drugs). Administration consideration based on protocols, policy and recommendations by medical references. • Assess and document patient response to medications administered and intervene if desired response is not achieved. • Instruct patient/family regarding prescribed medications/therapies and surgical/diagnostic procedures that must be accomplished. • Administer inhalation therapy treatments, with knowledge of medications utilized in this treatment and reactions. • Properly apply cardiac monitor leads and 12 lead EKG machine, analyze rhythm strips and notify Physician of any abnormal results (e.g., dysrhythmias for patient situation). Be able to interpret cardiac rhythms and their implications, intervene on emergent changes. • Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and record patient/family demonstrated level of understanding. • Care for patients with a variety of hemodynamic monitors to include pressure lines/transducers, Swan Ganz catheters, and arterial lines. Obtain hemodynamic parameters and interpret results. Notify physician of any parameters outside of expected results. Reference https://www.linkedrn.com/jobs/28230468-registered-nurse-critical-care-icu-travis-afb-ca-at-erp-international-llc Reference : Registered Nurse - Critical Care / ICU, Travis AFB, CA jobs from Latest listings added - LinkHello http://linkhello.com/jobs/technology/registered-nurse-critical-care-icu-travis-afb-ca_i8853

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Registered Nurse - Critical Care / ICU, Travis AFB, CA

ERP International is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time position supporting the Critical Care Unit at David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA. Apply online today and discover more about this outstanding employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees have in caring for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits! Relocation Assistance Available! Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Federal Holidays! Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account available! Company Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance! Matching 401K! Annual CME Stipend! About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran. Schedule: Fourteen 12-hour shifts per 28 days, rotating days and nights. 0645-1915 (day shift) or 1845-0715 (night shift).Rotating weekends and holidays. On-Call: 2 days of call per 28 days cycle with the possibility of working up to the full 12 hours if called in at premium rate. Job Specific Details and Tasks: • Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations. Ability to react with alertness and skill in any emergency situation, (e.g., cardiac or respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, severe physical trauma and psychiatric reaction). Serves as member of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) and Code Blue resuscitation/response team. • Knowledge of interpersonal relationships and the ability to maintain composure and react appropriately while relating to patients, families, physicians, coworkers and ancillary staff; manage distraught, irritable, unreasonable or angry individuals; and, maintain positive rapport with all individuals involved in patient care. • Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders and conditions as appropriate and seen in critically ill patients (e.g., Ventilator Associated pneumonia and the VAP bundle, Sepsis, and ARDS). • Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of critically ill patients. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes specific to the critical care unit population to include all ages from adult to geriatrics. • Assess patients' conditions for potential or life threatening crises. Distinguish between normal and abnormal physical findings (from physical assessment and vital sign assessment). Plan appropriate nursing care. Notify physician if needed and carry out appropriate interventions as ordered. • Identify impending or existing emotional or psychiatric crisis and provide appropriate intervention. • Reassess patient's condition and revise plan of care based on identified nursing problems. • Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and record patient/family demonstrated level of understanding. • Implement the Nursing process (assessment, planning, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation) to include holistic approach. • Effectively communicates and collaborates with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization. Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing professional issues. • Obtain patient history, pertinent family history, and document in patient’s medical record. • Utilize appropriate nursing personnel to assist in delivery of care when indicated (LPN's/paraprofessionals). • Transcribe or verify transcription of physician orders. • Carry out prescribed physician orders and document in patient medical record. • Communicate pertinent patient data to charge nurse and/or physician as appropriate. • Reassess patient's condition and revise plan of care based on identified nursing problems. • Possess knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in treatment of critically ill patients, the desired effects, side effects, complications and usual dosage of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required. • Administer prescribed critical care medications to include multiple critical care medication drips and intravenous push drugs (e.g., sedatives, narcotics, vasoactive medications, neuromuscular blockades, antidysrythmics, antihypertensives, thrombolytics, and emergency drugs). Administration consideration based on protocols, policy and recommendations by medical references. • Assess and document patient response to medications administered and intervene if desired response is not achieved. • Instruct patient/family regarding prescribed medications/therapies and surgical/diagnostic procedures that must be accomplished. • Administer inhalation therapy treatments, with knowledge of medications utilized in this treatment and reactions. • Properly apply cardiac monitor leads and 12 lead EKG machine, analyze rhythm strips and notify Physician of any abnormal results (e.g., dysrhythmias for patient situation). Be able to interpret cardiac rhythms and their implications, intervene on emergent changes. • Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and record patient/family demonstrated level of understanding. • Care for patients with a variety of hemodynamic monitors to include pressure lines/transducers, Swan Ganz catheters, and arterial lines. Obtain hemodynamic parameters and interpret results. Notify physician of any parameters outside of expected results. Reference https://www.linkedrn.com/jobs/28230468-registered-nurse-critical-care-icu-travis-afb-ca-at-erp-international-llc Reference : Registered Nurse - Critical Care / ICU, Travis AFB, CA jobs from Latest listings added - LinkHello http://linkhello.com/jobs/technology/registered-nurse-critical-care-icu-travis-afb-ca_i8853

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Registered Nurse - Critical Care / ICU, Travis AFB, CA

ERP International is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time position supporting the Critical Care Unit at David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA. Apply online today and discover more about this outstanding employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees have in caring for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits! Relocation Assistance Available! Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Federal Holidays! Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account available! Company Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance! Matching 401K! Annual CME Stipend! About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran. Schedule: Fourteen 12-hour shifts per 28 days, rotating days and nights. 0645-1915 (day shift) or 1845-0715 (night shift).Rotating weekends and holidays. On-Call: 2 days of call per 28 days cycle with the possibility of working up to the full 12 hours if called in at premium rate. Job Specific Details and Tasks: • Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations. Ability to react with alertness and skill in any emergency situation, (e.g., cardiac or respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, severe physical trauma and psychiatric reaction). Serves as member of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) and Code Blue resuscitation/response team. • Knowledge of interpersonal relationships and the ability to maintain composure and react appropriately while relating to patients, families, physicians, coworkers and ancillary staff; manage distraught, irritable, unreasonable or angry individuals; and, maintain positive rapport with all individuals involved in patient care. • Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders and conditions as appropriate and seen in critically ill patients (e.g., Ventilator Associated pneumonia and the VAP bundle, Sepsis, and ARDS). • Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of critically ill patients. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes specific to the critical care unit population to include all ages from adult to geriatrics. • Assess patients' conditions for potential or life threatening crises. Distinguish between normal and abnormal physical findings (from physical assessment and vital sign assessment). Plan appropriate nursing care. Notify physician if needed and carry out appropriate interventions as ordered. • Identify impending or existing emotional or psychiatric crisis and provide appropriate intervention. • Reassess patient's condition and revise plan of care based on identified nursing problems. • Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and record patient/family demonstrated level of understanding. • Implement the Nursing process (assessment, planning, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation) to include holistic approach. • Effectively communicates and collaborates with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization. Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing professional issues. • Obtain patient history, pertinent family history, and document in patient’s medical record. • Utilize appropriate nursing personnel to assist in delivery of care when indicated (LPN's/paraprofessionals). • Transcribe or verify transcription of physician orders. • Carry out prescribed physician orders and document in patient medical record. • Communicate pertinent patient data to charge nurse and/or physician as appropriate. • Reassess patient's condition and revise plan of care based on identified nursing problems. • Possess knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in treatment of critically ill patients, the desired effects, side effects, complications and usual dosage of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required. • Administer prescribed critical care medications to include multiple critical care medication drips and intravenous push drugs (e.g., sedatives, narcotics, vasoactive medications, neuromuscular blockades, antidysrythmics, antihypertensives, thrombolytics, and emergency drugs). Administration consideration based on protocols, policy and recommendations by medical references. • Assess and document patient response to medications administered and intervene if desired response is not achieved. • Instruct patient/family regarding prescribed medications/therapies and surgical/diagnostic procedures that must be accomplished. • Administer inhalation therapy treatments, with knowledge of medications utilized in this treatment and reactions. • Properly apply cardiac monitor leads and 12 lead EKG machine, analyze rhythm strips and notify Physician of any abnormal results (e.g., dysrhythmias for patient situation). Be able to interpret cardiac rhythms and their implications, intervene on emergent changes. • Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and record patient/family demonstrated level of understanding. • Care for patients with a variety of hemodynamic monitors to include pressure lines/transducers, Swan Ganz catheters, and arterial lines. Obtain hemodynamic parameters and interpret results. Notify physician of any parameters outside of expected results. Reference https://www.linkedrn.com/jobs/28230468-registered-nurse-critical-care-icu-travis-afb-ca-at-erp-international-llc Reference : Registered Nurse - Critical Care / ICU, Travis AFB, CA jobs from Latest listings added - cvwing http://cvwing.com/jobs/technology/registered-nurse-critical-care-icu-travis-afb-ca_i11843

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EKG/ECG Interpretation Explained Clearly is sorted out by MedCram. This CME Conference has been endorsed for a limit of 10 hours of Category 1 CME credits (10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™).

Attempting to decipher ECGs proficiently? online cme pk Is it accurate to say that you are searching for the perfect measure of data and physiology so you recollect a straightforward, bit by bit approach?

In EKG/ECG Interpretation Explained Clearly, eminent educator Dr. Roger Seheult instructs a streamlined "framework" to precisely decipher ECGs.

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Enhance Your Skills: EKG Course for Nurse Practitioners

Empower yourself with specialized knowledge through our ekg course for nurse practitioners. Gain expertise in interpreting electrocardiograms, enhancing patient care, and advancing your career. Enroll today to access comprehensive training and elevate your proficiency in cardiac healthcare.

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Empower Nurses: Explore ECG Mastery Course

Empower nurses with our dynamic ECG course for nurses, tailored to enhance cardiac care proficiency. Dive into ECG fundamentals, interpretation techniques, and clinical applications. Elevate patient outcomes and career prospects with comprehensive training. Join us to unlock the secrets of ECG analysis and become a confident healthcare leader.

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ECG Lessons | ECG Coaching - ECG Academy

Learning about ECG lessons involves understanding the basics of reading and interpreting the electrical activity of the heart as represented on an ECG graph. Here's a brief overview of key lessons in ECG interpretation:

Comprehending the ECG Chart:Learn about the P wave, QRS complex, and T wave, as well as the other elements of the ECG graph. These stand for various stages of the heart cycle. Lead Positioning:Find out where the leads for ECG electrodes are typically placed. The precordial leads (V1 to V6) and the limb leads (I, II, III, AVR, AVL, and AVF) are examples of common leads.

Standard Sinus Rhythm:Recognise the features of a normal sinus rhythm (NSR), which is a representation of a healthy heart's typical electrical activity. irregularities in rhythm

Acquire the knowledge to recognise and analyse a range of irregularities in heart rhythm, such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation. Heart Blocks:Recognise the first, second, and third-degree heart blockages as well as the features of each on an ECG.

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Ecg Course For Nurses - ECG Academy

The purpose of electrocardiogram (ECG) training for nurses is to equip medical professionals—particularly nurses—with the information and abilities required to interpret and evaluate ECGs. The following are the main topics normally taught in ECG course for nurses:

Anatomy and Physiology of the Basic ECG:Interpreting ECG results requires a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the heart, especially the cardiac conduction system.

Lead placement and ECG equipment:Accurate readings can be obtained by being familiar with the ECG monitoring equipment and placing the leads on the patient's body correctly.

typical ECG rhythms Before attempting to discover anomalies, it is imperative that one learns to identify and interpret typical ECG patterns and waveforms. cardiac irregularities Identification and interpretation of different cardiac arrhythmias, such as tachycardias, bradycardias, and atrial and ventricular rhythms

Waveform Analysis of ECG Signals: thorough examination of the ECG waveforms, focusing on the P waves, QRS complexes, T waves, and other pertinent elements.

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Ecg Course For Physician Assistants - ECG Academy

An ECG (electrocardiogram) course for physician assistants is a crucial component of their training, as it equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to interpret ECGs, diagnose cardiac conditions, and provide appropriate care to patients with heart-related issues. Here's an outline of what a comprehensive ECG course for physician assistants might cover:

Introduction to ECG:

Basic principles of electrical conduction in the heart

The role of the ECG in diagnosing cardiac conditions

Anatomy and Physiology:

Review of the heart's anatomy, including the various chambers, valves, and major vessels

Understanding the electrical system of the heart, including the sinoatrial (SA) node and atrioventricular (AV) node

ECG Equipment and Lead Placement:

Introduction to the ECG machine and electrode placement

The importance of proper lead placement and skin preparation

Normal ECG patterns:

Recognition of normal sinus rhythm

Understanding the P-wave, QRS complex, and T-wave

Normal heart rate and intervals

Abnormal ECG Patterns:

Identification of various cardiac arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and heart blocks

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Learn To Read An EKG- ECG Academy

Understanding the fundamental elements of the waveform, identifying distinct patterns, and interpreting the data it offers about the heart's electrical activity are all necessary when learning to read an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG). To help you get started, here is a brief guide to reading an EKG:

1. Recognise the EKG Paper's Layout: The EKG Paper is made up of both horizontal and vertical lines. Each tiny square on the paper stands for a certain voltage and time period.2. Recognise the elements: A waveform for an EKG consists of the following elements

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Learn To Read an Electrocardiogram- ECG Academy

Reading an electrocardiogram (ECG) requires some knowledge and understanding of the various components and patterns present in the ECG waveform. Here's a brief overview to help you get started:

Familiarise yourself with the ECG paper: The horizontal axis represents time, with small squares usually representing 0.04 seconds and larger squares representing 0.2 seconds. The vertical axis represents voltage, with each small square usually representing 0.1 mV.

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Ecg Coaching | Learn to Read an ECG- ECG Academy

ECG coaching is a type of training that teaches students how to interpret electrocardiogram (ECG) tracings. ECGs are used to diagnose heart problems, and being able to interpret them accurately is essential for healthcare professionals such as nurses, doctors, and paramedics.