If you’re a new grad or transitioning to critical care or the ER, then you will soon be taking your ACLS certification course. This two-day class course the American Heart Association guidelines for a wide range of cardiac complications, and also covers respiratory arrest and stroke emergencies.
Taking ACLS for the first time can be intimidating, so I creat ... Show More
Jul 2
#497: How to Start Nursing School the Right Way
Most nursing students spend months anxiously waiting for school to start. Then day one arrives and they're completely reactive, overwhelmed, behind, and wondering why nobody told them what to expect. This, my friend, is a quick path to nursing school burnout and I definitely don’ ... Show More
30m 20s
Nov 2023
Recognition of Second Degree Heart Blocks and Possible Interventions
To pass the written ACLS exam and mega code, students need to be able to identify basic ECG dysrhythmias, including the two types of second-degree heart block. One method of ECG rhythm identification is to ask a series of questions such as:What's the rate (<60, 60-100, 101-149, o ... Show More
6m 54s
Dec 2023
ACLS Deep Dive Part 1: Coronary Perfusion Pressure
Welcome to the Nurse Dose Podcast! In this episode, join your host Sean for the first installment of the ACLS Deep Dive series, where we embark on an enlightening journey into the intricate world of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. In this episode, Sean delves into the criti ... Show More
11m 20s