Is it worth it to take a Cardiac Dysrhythmia class while in nursing school?

[futuresctRN]

Title says it all. I have the option to take it as an elective in nursing school, but it'll cost me around $400. Would it be worth that kind of money? Does it look good on resumes? Why would you take it/why not?

Not worth it, my employer put me in all of those classes when I got hired into critical care. Waste of money IMO and it won't put you ahead of peers.

ACLS

PALS

EKG 12 lead

and more...

All paid for during my residency

Save your money

Even of those fortunate enough to land a job upon graduation, many find themselves at facilities without all the free or low-cost education.

I disagree with "it won't put you ahead of peers." It won't put him/her ahead of all her/his peers but it will help with the stratification.

If you've got the bones to spend, go for it.

Alternatively, get a good arrythmia book and have at it. There's nothing special about the classes that's not found in a decent book -- of which there are many.

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

personally I would not spend the money just yet. Many facilities who require ACLS/PALS also offer dysrhythmia courses for free to employees.