'What Do I Do Next?' Nurses' Confusion and Uncertainty with ECG Monitoring

Medsurg Nurs. 2016 Nov;25(6):418-422.

Abstract

The prevalence of telemetry monitoring is increasing on medical- surgical units, but no evidence-based guidelines standardize nursing education. Research indicates nurses feel uncertain and report a lack of knowledge when caring for patients with telemetry monitoring.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Electrocardiography / nursing*
  • Electrocardiography / standards*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing / standards*
  • Middle Aged
  • Midwestern United States
  • Myocardial Ischemia / nursing*
  • Nurse's Role
  • Nursing Diagnosis*
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / psychology*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*