ACLS question and help.

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Hi, I have been out of nursing for 4 yrs and am now back working since my dh was laid off. The hospital I work for is requires all nurses to be ACLS certified. I have been a med/surg RN for 16 yrs, a nurse 20 yrs but I'm totally freaking out over this!! I have heard it's not a fun thing to go through. Any advice?

Also, I heard the new guidelines were updated in 2006, is this true? I can't seem to find the current book that I will need. Everything is 2005 guidelines. I compare notes from various books and online materials and it's all different. :confused: I also heard my employer isn't paying for the course. I really hope that isn't true. It's over 200!:(

Thanks for any help. I'm happy to have found this forum!:D

Kelly

They are making every nurse at my hospital take this class next week and we not only miss work over it we won't get paid for it, but they are paying for the class

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I had a blast at ACLS! It wasn't bad at all, I learned a ton, and my instructors were great. Work paid for me, but the class was $120 otherwise. They gave us the book.

Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.
They are making every nurse at my hospital take this class next week and we not only miss work over it we won't get paid for it, but they are paying for the class

That is not right! They should reimburse you for missing work and pay for the class.:down:

Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.
I had a blast at ACLS! It wasn't bad at all, I learned a ton, and my instructors were great. Work paid for me, but the class was $120 otherwise. They gave us the book.

Thanks, you give me hope.:chuckle I took an EKG class yesterday that gave me some insight. I really, really need to work on my blocks. :confused: I met the ACLS instructor and I like her. Maybe I'm just totally freaking myself out over this, but I HAVE to pass it.:(

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