CarePoint replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing
Be careful with any 100% online CPR certification courses. Many of them are not accepted by reputable institutions. Both Red Cross and American Heart Association offer blended online courses where...
Mandy, It's very possible that you could take a Heartsaver class and still not have met your institution's requirements. I would recommend anyone that is in your shoes to clarify with the...
Great question. With the introduction of "Hands-Only" or "Compression-Only" CPR in the mainstream, aside from an unsafe situation, there are not many barriers to providing assistance in the event of...
CarePoint replied to Codeblue1982's topic in MICU, SICU
Hi Codeblue, Thanks for posting! The foundation of CPR is the performance of effective chest compressions. Compressions need to penetrate the adult chest at least 2 inches. The only way this is...
CarePoint replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Hi Michelle, there are CPR courses for various walks of life. You will need a healthcare provider CPR class. If Red Cross is accepted, you'll be looking for CPR for Professional Rescuers. If...