Cardiac Dysrhythmias: Interpretation, Treatment, and Nursing Management

Catalog description

An introductory course with a focus on dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation of abnormal 12-lead electrocardiograms (EKG, ECG). NURS 404 Cardiac Dysrhythmias: Interpretation, Treatment, and Nursing Management NURS 404 (Cardiac Dysrhythmias: Interpretation, Treatment, and Nursing Management) is an introductory course in dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation of normal and abnormal rhythm strips and 12-lead electrocardiograms. The course involves integration of electrophysiology principles, anatomy, physiology, and arrhythmogenesis in interpretation of dysrhythmias. The diagnosis, medical treatment, and nursing management will be incorporated through case study analysis. Evaluation of course content will be done through exams, in class worksheets, and case study analysis. The class is open to nursing and non-nursing majors desiring introductory understanding of cardiac dysrhythmias. NURS 404 is a good course for nursing majors interested in critical care and non-nursing majors interested in emergency medical services associated with any major (e.g., Kinesiology). The class is offered fall and/or spring semester with enrollment limited (20 students) to allow interactive hands-on interpretation of dysrhythmias.