Feel the Beat: Developing Mastery and Competence in Cardiac Pacing

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Pacing is a common treatment for patients exhibiting abnormal cardiac rhythms within the critical care setting. Consequently, nurses must have a good understanding of pacing therapy and the associated care interventions. This intermediate-level, interactive session uses real-time patient simulation to introduce core concepts associated with cardiac pacing, such as monitoring, troubleshooting and safety considerations.

Objectives

Describe the indications, contraindications and hemodynamic benefits of cardiac pacing therapy.
Propose patient care and safety considerations for a patient receiving cardiac pacing therapy.
Explain how to troubleshoot any complications associated with cardiac pacing therapy.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.