I love Cardiac!!!

incublissRN, BSN, RN · Nov 13, 2007

I'm glad you are enjoying it!

rn-jane · Nov 14, 2007

I'm glad you like it, and it will constantly keep you on your toes!

tee_byrd, BSN, RN · Nov 14, 2007

I'm have a job interview comin up at an hospital and i was told that i might be assigned to the cardiac/telemetry unit. i am a little scared because i do not know what to expect from this experience. I know that it will be an wonderful learning experience but i hope i can keep up and not drown. pray for me

suzy253, RN · Nov 14, 2007

It is a great experience, isn't it? I started out on a tele unit right after graduation. Never a dull moment! You certainly learn a lot!

rn-jane · Nov 15, 2007

Don't be afraid, you will do just fine. Good luck!

tee_byrd, BSN, RN · Nov 15, 2007

Does Anyone Know What I Should Do To Prepare For The Cardiac/ Telemetry Unit? Should I Be Reading A Special Book Or Something

al7139, ASN, RN · Nov 15, 2007

Hi there!

Good luck. I am glad you have enjoyed your cardiac experience so much! I am a new grad (May this year), and got my first job as a nurse on a telemetry unit. I had a clinical and a preceptorship on this unit, and while I hated cardiac stuff in class, I loved the clinical experience I had here as a student, so I applied for a job, got hired, and have never looked back! I always thought I would go into ED nursing, but I am enjoying this unit so much, I may never make the jump to the ER. There is never a dull moment here. We get the heart patients, but we also accept medical pts here too, so there is always a variety. The most surprising thing for me is the relationship between patients, family, and us nurses. I never thought I would enjoy the level of interaction I have with them. I have met some amazing patients, and awesome families here. Whether it's seeing them leave the unit to go on with their lives, or helping a family through their grief over the death of a loved one, I enjoy it all (even though it is sad sometimes). I have had pts write or call, or family tell me "Thank You for being here" even though I felt I didn't do anything (especially when it is a death).

I love the bonding and relationships I develop with the pts and family, and I go home, even after a hard day, knowing I gave the best I had to give for the patients and family.

Even if I am not assigned to a patient I have cared for before, I try to stick my head in and say hello to them, so they know I care.

The best part is that almost all the other more seasoned nurses here are the same way, so I have really great examples to learn from.

This was also the ONLY unit during school where we students were eagerly welcomed, and not treated as a burden. The nurses here really wanted to teach us what they knew, and sought us out to do skills, etc. even though they could have done it way faster. I knew I wanted to be here so I could teach future nurses, and give them confidence, and help them look forward to being a nurse.

Amy

christelle · Dec 13, 2007

I am glad you are enjoying your job! So what types of things do you do as a cardiac nurse? I just finished a telemetry class, and am planning to start my nursing prereqs. I am currently applying for a job as a monitor tech, and i plan to watch the RNs very closely to see what they do! I initially wanted to be a lvn, but seriously considering RN because i want to do clinical skills, IVs, phlebotomy, meds, etc, and I understand that i may not get to do more than meds working in LTC and hospital jobs are scarce for lvns in california. So i'd love to hear more! TY! :lol2:

Virgo_RN, BSN, RN · Dec 13, 2007

Glad you're enjoying it! I love cardiac physiology, and I enjoy cardiac nursing very much. Not a big fan of chest pain, though. I think because chest pain is so ambiguous; is he having an MI or heartburn? I think I like the arrhythmias the best. I love reading EKGs.