Subacute nurse to cardio thoracic ICU and stepdown

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Specializes in Rehab, pediatrics.

Hi all,

I will be starting a new job within the next two months after almost two years of subacute experience. The floor is part tele, stepdown, and ICU. I was told I would be starting in the stepdown and move my way into the ICU as I become comfortable. I'm excited yet terrified.

I want to prepare as much as possible before starting. I only have a 12 wk orientation.

So I would like an easy interactive sites or phone apps to work on cardiac meds, procedures, EKGs, and more. I really like things that quiz me to help me memorize things if possible.

Also, any tips are strongly encouraged.

Super excited to be a part of this new specialty!!

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Congratulations on your new job! If you Google arrhythmias or ECG or cardiac you will get lots of hits on potentially helpful things. There are lots of arrhythmia and EKG books and apps that you can find if you just Google it. Good luck in your new job!!

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Specializes in SICU/Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU.

Here are some notes from my preparation to precept on an Cardiac/Surgical ICU:

Hopefully they help!

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Specializes in Rehab, pediatrics.
Here are some notes from my preparation to precept on an Cardiac/Surgical ICU:

Hopefully they help!

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CodeRed5 I appreciate it! But your link doesn't work.

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Try skillstat.com for ecg simulator

And on khanacademys site search ecg. They have a good series on ecg.

Dont skip out on the anatomy & physiology of the heart it will help you understand what is going on better.

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Specializes in SICU/Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU.

Kayseadeecee, If you click on it, it will send me a request to access and I can give you access. A few people have clicked on it and I've given them access. Let me know if it still is not working.

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Specializes in Cath/EP lab, CCU, Cardiac stepdown.
Here are some notes from my preparation to precept on an Cardiac/Surgical ICU:

Hopefully they help!

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Thanks. Super helpful

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Specializes in Rehab, pediatrics.
Kayseadeecee, If you click on it, it will send me a request to access and I can give you access. A few people have clicked on it and I've given them access. Let me know if it still is not working.

It's working now, thank you so much!!

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Hi! I would love to hear about your experience.

In 5 weeks, I will also be starting on a tele/step down unit and floating to the ICU after experience.

My background is very similar.. I did sub-acute nursing for 2 years and this is my first job in the hospital setting.

I'll be using some of the tips you all posted.. thank you!

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