Best telemetry/ECG teaching

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Hi everyone! I was just hired for a position on a med/surg telemetry floor. I have taken ACLS and I currently work on a long-term acute care floor where I have to read tele strips but I feel like I need a better foundation. I recently bought a book on amazon but was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions that would be helpful! Thank you!

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Well, the only thing I have to go on is how I studied for ACLS. ;) I went on youtube, no joke, and typed in "learning EKG strips" and then filtered for the videos with the most views. Then watched and learned. I personally do better with hands on learning and would have preferred to have sat down with a paramedic or somebody to teach me in person, but if you learn from videos, youtube has a TON of EKG strip learning material out there that's totally legit.

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http://www.icufaqs.org/ArrhythmiaReview.doc

It takes practice to get comfortable. I found picking the brains of more experienced nurses and hearing the reasoning behind their interpretation to be the best way to learn.

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Congratulations on your new position. Telemetry interpretation is one-helluva-skill.

Your orientation should include in-depth telemetry interpretation. THAT is where your previous skills will make you ahead of the game.

Relax.. learn in orientation.

Best wishes in your new position.

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