Advice for a new Telemetry-neuro RN, please??

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Hi! I will be starting my training (new grad) for telemetry-neuro in the next couple of weeks. I would like to study ahead of time to better prepare for the training. What areas/topic would you recommend that I read and get familiar with? Any advice you can give is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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Hey there,

Congrats on the new job! I used to work on a very similar floor and LOVED it! I am excited for you. If you are looking to study prior to your start date I would suggest reviewing your cardiac rhythms and interventions for arrhythmias, NIH stroke scale, seizure precautions and drugs, CHF, Angina VS MI, cardiac drugs (beta blockers, ace-inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, anti-arrhythmic), electrolyte imbalances that may induce neurologic and cardiac issues and general cardiac and neuro assessment skills. Good luck and hope this helps!

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

What you need is good brain sheet to help you get organized.......here are a few.

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doc.gif report sheet.doc‎

doc.gif day sheet 2 doc.doc

‎critical thinking flow sheet for nursing students

student clinical report sheet for one patient

I made some for nursing students and some other an members have made these for others (Daytonite).....adapt them way you want. I hope they help

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Thank you very much for your suggestions. They are very helpful. I do appreciate them.

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