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Cardiac Nursing

Cardiac Nurses – START HERE

If you’re about to start cardiac clinicals or 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 preceptor are what are supposed to be what prepares 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 what to do, not why you’re doing it.

Also, add in the natural urge to want to look smart and capable as the new kid on the block. Out of an understandable desire to save face, we don’t ask important questions. Because of these factors, crucial information are glossed over.

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    Featured Cardiac Nursing Articles

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    What is Telemetry and Telemetry Lead Placement?

    While a lot of resources out there are are not practical and written for the perfect-world situation, or contain so much detail that it’s impossible to know what will actually move the needle, here at FreshRN we know that succeeding as a bedside cardiac nurse depends on identifying those gaps and being intentional about filling them. But – you’re new! How can you know what the gaps are? That’s where we come in. We’ll tell you what you need to know at home so that when you get to work, you’ll be ready

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    Cardiac Articles and Resources

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    Atrial Fibrillation Tips for Nurses: How to Talk to Your

    When your patient flips into atrial fibrillation suddenly, it can be a bit intimidating. These atrial fibrillation tips for nurses are…

    Kati Kleber, MSN RN
    by Kati Kleber, MSN RN On December 28, 2022
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    Tips for Cardiac Nurse Assessment

    Here are some pre- during- and post-cardiac nurse assessment tips from an RN to help you navigate full body assessments…

    Kati Kleber, MSN RN
    by Kati Kleber, MSN RN On November 21, 2022
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    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,…

    Kati Kleber, MSN RN
    by Kati Kleber, MSN RN On November 11, 2022
    Code Blue! Surviving your First Code Blue or RRT

    Code Blue! Surviving Your First Code Blue or RRT

    Surviving your first Code Blue or RRT can be stressful, but there are plenty of tips and resources you can…

    Kati Kleber, MSN RN
    by Kati Kleber, MSN RN On March 1, 2022
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    How to Become a Cardiac Nurse

    Cardiac nurses are in high demand. There are many educational requirements to become a cardiac nurse. Let’s look at how…

    Kati Kleber, MSN RN
    by Kati Kleber, MSN RN On October 19, 2021
    What is Telemetry and Telemetry Lead Placement?

    What is Telemetry and Telemetry Lead Placement?

    Telemetry nursing is a very specific and advanced field of nursing. Learn all about telemetry, telemetry lead placement, and what…

    Kati Kleber, MSN RN
    by Kati Kleber, MSN RN On March 30, 2021
    Cardiac Nursing For Beginners

    Cardiac Nursing For Beginners

    This is everything you need to know when you are a new cardiac nurse. This cardiac nursing for beginners will…

    Kati Kleber, MSN RN
    by Kati Kleber, MSN RN On December 15, 2020
    Cardiac Assessment - What Nurses Need To Know

    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…

    Kati Kleber, MSN RN
    by Kati Kleber, MSN RN On December 8, 2020

    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….

    Kati Kleber, MSN RN
    by Kati Kleber, MSN RN On November 10, 2020
    Cardiac Nurse - A Typical Day

    Cardiac Nurse – A Typical Day

    Cardiac nursing is very rewarding. Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, you’ll find something new. Let’s look…

    Kati Kleber, MSN RN
    by Kati Kleber, MSN RN On November 3, 2020

    All Free Cardiac Content

    Articles

    • 5-Lead ECG Interpretation Tips for Nurses
    • Atrial Fibrillation Tips for Nurses: How to Talk to Your Patient
    • Cardiac Assessment – What Nurses Need to Know
    • Cardiac Nursing for Beginners
    • Cardiac Nurse – A Typical Day  
    • How to Become a Cardiac Nurse
    • Nursing Management of Atrial Fibrillation
    • Nursing Tips for Heparin and Coumadin – Lab Monitoring
    • Tips for Cardiac Nurse Assessment
    • Top Tips for a New Cardiac Nurse
    • What is Telemetry and Telemetry Lead Placement?  

    Videos

    • Typical Day of a Cardiac Nurse
    • Cardiac Nursing Basics

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    • Top Tips for Cardiac Nurses: An Interview with Nurse Nacole

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