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So my continued battle with ECG Academy goes on. Today we are studying Hemiblocks. Now when we took the basic course, I at least had an idea of what we are covering. Now that we are doing the intermediate course, I feel like I have no clue what I'm doing. When did I get to be a cardiologist and know how to read ECG's perfectly? I feel so out of my depth at this point with this program. Please someone tell me its not just me. Please?

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Specializes in Adult Nurse Practitioner.

You are not a cardiologist, but as a primary care provider, you are expected to be able to read an EKG. When I was a critical care nurse, I learned to read EKGs appropriately. When I went back for my NP, I had to do some brush-up, but I do EKGs in the office frequently and then read them. If a referral is necessary, then I do one, otherwise, I treat my patient. Is there anyone you know going through this class with you that you an "buddy up" with? Do you know any critical care nurses that could help?

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No, unfortunately not. I'm just a lowly home health nurse. Guess I'll have to dig deep on this one. Guess this was the wrong place to get support.

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Specializes in Adult Nurse Practitioner.

Try youtube...I found it a great resource when going back for everything from statistics (ughhhhh) to assessments. Here are a couple of sites that may be helpful as well: 12-Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation and Free ECG Simulator! - SkillSTAT. As you get more exposure, you will gain confidence and it won't be as challenging! Good luck :up:

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