Topics About 'Acls'.

I'm just finishing my second year in nursing. I just took an ACLS class through my hospital and was recertified. I completed the online BLS portion but had to use the hospital RQI mannequin to complete the BLS. I fought for an hour trying to get my c...

My charge nurse stated in passing, "during a code Epinephrine does nothing but vasoconstrict the coronary arteries, thus making compressions more effective." My mind was blown! And then after my mind put itself back together again, I realized that d...

Just wondering if anyone here might know. I'm planning on doing BLS for Healthcare ASAP, but was wondering something. Is it possible to do the ACLS certification even if you aren't a medical 'professional' (LPN/LVN, RN, MD, etc). My facility has such...

Hi all, I'll be taking my first ever ACLS and PALS course ever early January. I've read both books and I'm going through both books again and taking notes. I'm comfortable with EKGs (heat blocks are always a pain! Haha) I'm feeling ove...

Initial Response: Oh no! Your patient has gone unresponsive on you. First thing to do is a quick pulse check of their carotid artery. If you do not detect a pulse within five to ten seconds and your patient wishes to be resuscitated, call fo...

Has anyone taking the online blended ACLS class and completed the skills session in person? Can anyone let me know what to expect??

Hello all. I need some advice/help on the ACLS. Ive been an RN since last July and I am now taking ACLS as it is required for a new job. The new job doesn't offer the class, so I am taking it through a local college/hospital. On the 2nd day of the 2 ...

Hi Everyone, I know there is some information out there with regards to whether or not being ACLS certified is an advantage in the recruitment process, however I couldn't find anything recent / specific. Just as an overview, I am a soon to be BSN gr...

Hello Everyone! I'm currently going into my last semester of nursing school, graduating in December. A lot of my fellow classmates are getting ACLS certified this summer and wanted to read opinions on whether it's beneficial or not as a new grad? I...

I made an egregious error in judgement and forged my ACLS, my employer found out and fired me. I have since taken the ACLS course. If my wmployer repoets me to the board can I lose my medical license?

I took ACLS almost 2 yrs ago, when I was applying to ED jobs. I didn't get one, unfortunately; but I did take/pass ACLS. I never took a tele class, and most of my exp is in psych, so I had to cram the memorize the rhythms. At any rate, my 2 years are...

Hi, I researched about how to achieve a ACLS certification. However, whenever I go to the Heart and Stroke website, it offers a 12 hour certification. BUT when I research ACLS a company called QRS educational services offers a ACLS Prep session in On...

I'm about to start in the ER in a few weeks, so I have to get my ACLS and PALS. Can we take these off our taxes as a deduction etc?

Greetings! I have been asked by my Medical Director to find out whether other Cardiac Step down units in the U.S. require ALL RN's to maintain ACLS Certification, or just the Charge Nurses? IF you work in a Cardiac Step-Down unit or general Cardiac ...

I know that this question has been posted numerous times in the past, but I'm asking specifically about Sacramento, CA. A little background: I'm finishing my third semester in 2 weeks in an ADN program outside of Sacramento. I graduate in May 2020. ...

Are LDRP nurses out there required to have their ACLS certification? I've worked in two smaller facilities and didn't need it! But I am required to get it for a job now, just wondering about other LDRP nurses, does management let you get by with just...

Hello All, I SUCK at EKGs! Anyone have any suggestions for good videos, books, or websites that have helped them learn to read and interpret ECGs/EKGs? I need help because I want to study for ACLS. Any suggestions for a great ACLS class/ins...

So I'm trying to get my BLS and ACLS certs renewal periods to sync up. I'm renewing my ACLS in January '19 but my BLS isn't up for renewal until 2020 (renewed it at the beginning of the year). Does anyone know if I can renew my BLS a year early so th...