Level up your ECG rhythm knowledge!
Are you sick of letting ECGs confuse you?
Are you tired of only knowing the bare minimum?
Do thoughts of a Code Blue or RRT make you anxious?
Are you disappointed your nursing education didn’t cover ECG rhythms in a way that really made sense?
Maybe you can recognize a few common rhythms, but you’re not always sure why you’re calling it that, or what the rhythm means for the patient in front of you.
And when an unfamiliar rhythm pops up, it’s hard to know what deserves immediate attention, what treatment may come next, and what you should be doing as the nurse.
That gap between recognizing the rhythm and knowing what to do with the information is exactly what ECG Rhythm Master was built to help with.
My name is Will Kelly, and I’m a nurse practitioner in the Emergency Department. I understand your frustration because I was in your same Dansko shoes!
When I started my first job on a telemetry floor - I didn’t even know what telemetry meant! Little did I know I would be constantly interpreting patient’s rhythm strips!
I had virtually NO idea what I was doing. My nursing education had failed me on this topic. Sure - I knew how to fold hospital corners, how to insert a foley, and I knew the side effects of a beta-blocker. But what I didn’t know was how to read a rhythm strip!?
My hospital put me through an arrhythmia course and that helped a little, but I still felt lost. And what about those emergency rhythms that happen - I really didn’t know what to do!
So I put in the work. I researched online, read free resources, purchased resources like textbooks and digital courses, and eventually, I became confident in not only recognizing common rhythms but also knowing rare or complex arrhythmias as well.
And over time, working as a telemetry nurse, ER nurse, ER nurse practitioner, and inpatient hospitalist, I realized something:
A lot of ECG education teaches you how to identify a rhythm, but they don’t really focus on what I needed to be doing as the nurse for each rhythm.
That’s the gap I built ECG Rhythm Master to fill.
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ECG Rhythm Master
The ultimate course on how to interpret a cardiac rhythm strip, recognize arrhythmias, and know what to do about them
Made specifically for nurses!
In this course, you'll learn how to...
Identify ALL cardiac rhythms, good and bad
Learning how to read an ECG rhythm strip can be difficult. With all the marks and tracings - it is easy to feel lost. The training in this course extensively covers every type of normal and abnormal cardiac rhythm there is! You will learn how to identify each arrhythmia, and how to differentiate it from similar rhythms.
Know the P-QRS-T Inside and Out
To accurately identify rhythms, you must become an expert on what each wave, interval, and complex is all about! Recognize any abnormalities with each wave or interval, and know what could be causing it. Understand what a pathologic Q wave is, how to recognize ST depression or elevation, and even how to identify a STEMI (heart attack)!
Manage arrythmias like an expert
With so many possible arrhythmias, there are even more potential treatments! Even if you’re not actually putting orders in, it's so important to know what may be ordered and how to administer the medication or the procedure. Know which medications to give, and any nursing actions or specific monitoring that will be needed!
... and so much more!
What nurses say about ECG Rhythm Master
“I enjoyed how well the course explained the physiology of the heart beat in relation to what is being seen on the monitor (the EKG strip). I also appreciated the author comparing similar rhythms and explaining the key differences between them. The material was clear and concise without having too much information to sift through. I enjoyed the clinical significance of each rhythm and the explanations regarding the medications used to treat some of the unwanted rhythms.”
— Madison Operacz
“I loved the knowledge that was shared and the manner in which it was shared. I have always been a little hesitant of cardiac because it did not make sense but taking a job as a CVICU nurse I'm not going to be able to avoid cardiac so I decided to actually figure out why it never really made sense to me. Now it makes A LOT more sense and I am positive I will be able to give better care to my patients.”
— Angela L Grigsby
“I’m finally understanding EKG. Your explanations and diagrams are very helpful.”
— Gwen
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Plus enjoy these amazing bonuses!
Bonus #1 - ECG Rhythm Guide for Nurses eBook ($42 value)
With this course, you will get the ECG Rhythm Guide for Nurses eBook. This accompanies the course and outlines everything in the course. You can download it, print it, or browse along on your iPad or computer while you go through the course! Or use this to reinforce the concepts in the video lectures.
Bonus #2 - Code Cart Medication Guide ($27 value)
The code cart is a source of fear and intimidation for every nurse at some point in their career. Know this code cart inside and out, and that starts with knowing each medication, why it’s given, how it's given, and the dosing! I included 10 medications which are usually stocked in the medication drawer!
Bonus #3 - Code STEMI ($22 value)
CODE STEMI outlines anatomy and physiology of the coronary arteries, the pathophysiology behind acute coronary syndromes, and of course how to recognize ischemia and infarction on the ECG. It is super important for every nurse to know how to recognize a STEMI!
Meet your instructor, Will Kelly, MSN FNP-C
William Kelly, MSN, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner who runs Health And Willness, a nursing education blog that focuses on building clinical skills and knowledge for bedside nurses. Will has experience as a telemetry nurse, ER nurse, ER nurse practitioner, and inpatient hospitalist. He is passionate about using technology to better improve patient care.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m in nursing school... is this course for me?
Absolutely! While having a basic understanding of underlying anatomy and physiology could be helpful, there is an entire module dedicated to these underlying concepts. Everything will be taught from square one - there is no prerequisite needed!
I'm not a new nurse, will I still find value in this course?
Absolutely! This course is intended for all nurses who want to level up their nursing knowledge when it comes to ECG rhythms! We truly believe every nurse has so much still to learn - even experienced ones!
Does this course come with contact hours?
While it was approved for hours at one time, we decided not to renew them to keep the cost of the course low, as very few people actually claimed the contact hours.
Will I learn how to Interpret 12-lead ECGs?
No. While we do go over how to obtain 12-leads, overview the 12 different leads, as well as recognizing a STEMI or contiguous Q wave or ST changes - we do not discuss in-depth 12-lead ECG interpretation. (And if you're new to ECG's, please know that 12-lead interpretation is an advanced skill, not something to dive into as a newbie to ECGs!)
Can I find this information for free online?
Yes and no. There are great resources for learning ECGs, and I reference them throughout the course. However, this course was created using information from paid resources like UpToDate, ECG and Emergency Textbooks, as well as some online free resources. All this information has been compressed and synthesized into an easy-to-follow format that is best suited for learning.
Is this evidence-based?
Of course! UpToDate, educational textbooks, free evidence-based resources online, and online medical information databases were all utilized in the creation of this course. All of my references are cited in APA at the end of each video and posted in text at the bottom of each PDF lecture.
“I ‘thought’ I felt confident with a basic ECG and pretty ‘ok’ with straight-forward Afib and most likely would recognize a STEMI... I was not as confident as I thought and definitely lacked interpretation-ability when it came to the slightest variant. After the course, which I went through a couple times by choice, I feel a truly earned confidence. Aside from the rhythm practice, the explanations and memory-tools are well worth it, alone.”
— Dina S, MSN, NP
“The course was presented in a way that was easy to understand. Love the downloads. I can always have access to them. Been a nurse for almost 30 years, and now transitioning to tele (not by my choice). So I appreciated a course that I could understand.”
— Tamie Wyllie
“I liked that the course is self-paced. I was able to take it on my time and dedicate the time and energy I needed to be successful in this course. I liked that if I did not understand a concept right away or was not understanding a rhythm I could go back and listen to the audio again with the bonus material to solidify a better understanding of what I was trying to learn.”
— Stephanie Mommsen
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