ACLS Prep

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Hello,

I'm taking an ACLS course later in the month. Are there any suggestions for materials I should review?

Thanks,

Suburban.Raider.11

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Specializes in CVICU.

Review your cardiac rhythms. The rest of it is provided in the book for the course.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

It's honestly not that hard, Idk why everyone seems to get all nervous about it. Unless your instructor is a complete hole then you usually dont fail. Now if you fail the exam then thats your problem, it's not difficult if you pay attention and have some experience with EKGs n some of the meds that they talk about in the course.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

They really have changed the way they approach the course. Many, Many years ago it was a NIGHTMARE! Now a days you have to try really hard to fail. The biggie...rhythm strips...

http://www.madsci.com/manu/ekg_rhy.htm

http://lane.stanford.edu/portals/cvicu/HCP_CV_Tab_1/ECG_Rhythms_for_ACLS.pdf

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ALL OF THE ABOVE have the correct answer.

You must know your BLS. Good basic BLS is moving up to the top of the list as one of the most effective interventions in ACLS success. Knowing BLS trumps all the fancy schmanzy is it a 3rd degree heart block, what is the dose of amiodarone, how many joules, etc.

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It's honestly not that hard, Idk why everyone seems to get all nervous about it. Unless your instructor is a complete hole then you usually dont fail. Now if you fail the exam then thats your problem, it's not difficult if you pay attention and have some experience with EKGs n some of the meds that they talk about in the course.

It's less about nerves and more about preparation. I don't have EKG experience, so I want to make sure I get somewhat familiar with the basics of the course. I do appreciate your input and I'll certainly pay close attention in class.

:cool:

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Everything is now online that you need to practice with including the practice exam which you can take as many times as you want to get familiar with the material.

When you purchase the book there will a website and code to enter which gives you access.

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They really have changed the way they approach the course. Many, Many years ago it was a NIGHTMARE! Now a days you have to try really hard to fail. The biggie...rhythm strips...

http://www.madsci.com/manu/ekg_rhy.htm

http://lane.stanford.edu/portals/cvicu/HCP_CV_Tab_1/ECG_Rhythms_for_ACLS.pdf

Thank you for the links. Very helpful and easy to understand. :yeah:

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I took the ACLS certification about a month ago and I am a new RN grad so I had no experience whatsoever. So I paid $5.00 for this site: http://acls-algorithms.com/

The exam was hard. I think you need an 84 on the written to pass. The megacode scenarios were ok. But you really need to know the algorithms.

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Specializes in ER, Card Cath, Oncology.

acls seems pretty easy now that the algorithims have been reduced of some meds. piece of cake. pediatric dosages on the other hand, broselow in hand

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This information is great! Thanks and Good luck! I am taking ACLS cert on the 18th

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Hello,

I'm taking an ACLS course later in the month. Are there any suggestions for materials I should review?

Thanks,

Suburban.Raider.11

This is a Awesome Site. It Shows You Every Rhythm Live. I Have Used this Site to Help Teach Others. Hope It Works for You..

http://www.skillstat.com/Flash/ECGSim531.html

Good Luck on Your ACLS. Just Like Everyone Else Has Said. It's Really Hard to Fail the Class These Days..

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