Cardiac Nursing
MY VIEWS ON LEARNING HOW TO BE A CARDIAC NURSE:
- Everyone needs a cardiac basics brush-up.
- Reading ECC’s is just the tip of the iceberg.
- Sudden cardiac changes are scary at first, so anything done to ease the shock-factor facilitates learning.
Whether it’s through 10+ years of articles, courses, podcasts, emails, or events, my #1 priority is to help you feel confident and prepared at the bedside on a cardiac unit.
Kati Kleber, MSN, RNIf you’re about to start cardiac clinicals or have just landed a staff nurse job on a cardiology floor or intensive care unit, we’ve got you covered with what you’ll need to know, the right questions to ask, and what to expect, so that you can lean into authentic learning immediately.
While your textbooks from nursing school and your preceptor are supposed to be what prepare you, here at FreshRN, we know that’s not reality. You passed your cardiac exams months (or years) ago. Your hospital will assume you remember all of that cardiac nursing knowledge and will focus on training you on what to do, not why you’re doing it.
Also, factor in the natural urge to want to appear smart and capable as the new kid on the block. Out of an understandable desire to save face, we often don’t ask important questions. Because of these factors, crucial information is glossed over. The resources below are meant to help clear that up and give you the confidence and clarity as a nurse on a cardiology unit!
Featured Content
Top Tips for a New Cardiac Nurse
Get to know these valuable and helpful tips for the new cardiac nurse from an experienced nurse who’s been there.
5-Lead ECG Interpretation (Electrocardiogram) Tips for Nurses
… this is tough, it takes some time to understand what you need to know for your specific role. Naturally, a cardiac acute care nurse will deal with this much more than someone who works inpatient rehab, orthopedics, or on another non-cardiac unit. But just becasue you don’t deal with 5-Lead ECG Interpretation on a daily basis, doesn’t mean it isn’t helpful knowledge.
Cardiac Assessment – What Nurses Need To Know
Cardiac nurses use assessment skills as they work directly with patients. This is what you need to know when you assess a cardiac patient.
Cardiac Freebies
ECG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
14-Page Download
How to Handle AFIB with RVR
4-Lesson Mini-Course
Code STEMI Guide
18-Page Download
Comprehensive Cardiac Courses
Telemetry Basics Brush-Up
ECG Rhythm Master
Cardiac Confidence
Cardiac Articles & Resources
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The CMC Certification Process: How To Become a Certified Cardiac Nurse
Top Tips for a New Cardiac Nurse
Tips for Cardiac Nurse Assessment
Cardiac Nursing For Beginners
Cardiac Nurse – A Typical Day
Atrial Fibrillation Tips for Nurses: How to Talk to Your Patients
5-Lead ECG Interpretation (Electrocardiogram) Tips for Nurses
How to Become a Cardiac Nurse
All Free Cardiac Content
Articles
- The CMC Certification Process: How To Become a Certified Cardiac Nurse
- Top Tips for a New Cardiac Nurse
- Tips for Cardiac Nurse Assessment
- Cardiac Nursing For Beginners
- Cardiac Nurse – A Typical Day
- Atrial Fibrillation Tips for Nurses: How to Talk to Your Patients
- 5-Lead ECG Interpretation (Electrocardiogram) Tips for Nurses
- How to Become a Cardiac Nurse
- What is Telemetry and Telemetry Lead Placement?
- Cardiac Assessment – What Nurses Need To Know
- The CSC Nursing Certification – Your Questions Answered
- How to Get Your Cardiac Nurse Certification (CSC)
- Nursing Management of Atrial Fibrillation
- Nursing Tips for Heparin and Coumadin – Lab Monitoring
Kati Kleber, MSN, RN
Founder of FreshRN
The founder and educator behind FreshRN® is a nurse educator, author, national speaker, host of the FreshRN Podcast, and owner of FreshRN® – an online platform created to educate, encourage, and motivate newly licensed nurses in innovative ways.
