Skills in CCU Nursing?

[prinsesa_1878]

Hi,

Im an incoming level 4 nursing student and I am assigned to CCU. I need to know the skills needed (i.e. treatments, duties, etc) before I get unto the unit so I can try to get prepared for my placement. Any advice?? It will be much appreciated! thanks!

~Ces~:redbeathe

[jennjen512]

I would review common drips (amiodarone, cardizem, Natrecor, Neosynephrine, Nipride, Epinephrine, Lidocaine, Lasix, Diprivan, etc), pacemakers (permanent and temporary), ventilators, central line care, cardiac rhythms, hemodynamics (including PAP, CVP, CO/CI, BP). The list is really endless. Just brush up on some basic ICU skills and you should be fine. And remember don't be afraid to ask questions

[hypocaffeinemia, BSN, RN]

You'll learn skills on the job.

What you need is knowledge.

[prinsesa_1878]

Thanks so much! i am definitely trying to brush up on those topics!

~C:nurse:

[RNforLongTime]

In CCU it's important to know cardiac arrythmias. Basic EKG interpretation. Cardiovascular A&P. Treatment of ACS(acute coronary syndrome) etc.