Acls?

allnurses Guide · Oct 7, 2003

Go to the Emergency Nurse Assoc. website: http://www.ena.org

Look up ACLS, they list courses by state & location. It's a tough course, but well worth it. Some employers pay for it, some don't. Our hospital offers it themselves, so employees are given the course, outside folks have to pay though.

allnurses Guide · Oct 7, 2003

oops, blew that one! ENA does the TNCC, ENPC etc. Sorry! Did a web search, most of the individual hospitals that offer it have it on the web, but not ENA. :imbar :imbar ::imbar :confused:

EastCoast · Oct 7, 2003

Call your local hospital nursing ed. department, if you live in an academic hospital setting area it should be even easier. Also, a great way to find out is to call a local EMS crew. Those guys always have to stay current so they may have a listing.

Katnip, RN · Oct 7, 2003

I our area, at least some community colleges offer it as a non-credit course as well.

My hospital offers it for free to certain employees. I'll be eligible after about a year, they said.

kbstudent · Oct 7, 2003

Check with your nursing education department as they should be able to guide you in the right direction. If it is required by your hospital, than they need to know where to send you. Also check with your local paramedics association as that is where I took an ACLS prep class.

flashpoint · Oct 7, 2003

ACLS is not that bad...if I can do it, anyone can. Read your book, pay attention during lectures, and memorize your algorithms. Know your lethal rhythms...v-fib and pulseless v-tach, assystole... There are some great websites that can help a bunch!

http://www.acls.net/

http://nursing.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fdavidge2.umaryland.edu%2F%7Eemig%2Fekgtu04.html

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

sharann, BSN, RN · Oct 8, 2003

Also, try the AHA American heart association. The web site has locations according to zip code or city. ACLS is a great course and a necessity in any critical care area (ER, ICU, PACU, TELE, CATH LAB, GI LAB, STEP DOWN, OR, PICU........)slthough many "Med-surg" areas take unstable patients so it is helpful.

gwenith, BSN, RN · Oct 8, 2003

Ted (Efiebke) site is full of easy to remember ditties just click on his website.

live4today, RN · Oct 8, 2003

I'm in an ACLS class at work now (paid by nursing education department since I went through their refresher program).

Heck, I've never had to use my BCLS, or my PALS so what's the fuss about ACLS except where I work, it doesn't matter what department you work in, ALL their nurses must have ACLS within a year of hire.

KristinWW · Oct 8, 2003

My employer (hospital) is requiring it and covering costs for the classes.

rileygrl11, BSN, RN · Oct 8, 2003

Gwenith,.....just call me stupid but what is the link for "Ted's ditties"? Thanks for the info!