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Apr 15, 2026
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NUR 3100 - Principles of Electrocardiograph (ECG) Interpretation and Monitoring2 lecture hours 0 lab hours 2 credits
Course Description
This course focuses on the essential information needed to interpret normal and abnormal rhythm strips, differentiate lethal from non-lethal ECG rhythms, and appropriately select pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Technology used in monitoring cardiac rhythms is explored from design and end-user perspectives. This course is co-taught by nursing and biomedical faculty. Current pharmacology for treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias is addressed. Simulation technology is incorporated into the course, providing students with real time rhythm identification and treatment.
Prereq: NUR 2002 or NUR 2004 or instructor consent (quarter system prereq: NU 2820)
Coreq: NUR 2002 or NUR 2004 if did not have as prereq
Note: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify pertinent anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiological principles of cardiac conduction (Person-Centered Care)
- Interpret normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms including sinus node, atrial, junctional, ventricular dysrhythmias, and bundle branch blocks (Clinical Judgment)
- Identify characteristic ECG patterns associated with myocardial ischemia, injury, and infarct (Person-Centered Care)
- Interpret and treat ECG alternations related to electrolytes imbalances and toxic drug effects (Person-Centered Care)
- Differentiate purpose of 12 lead ECG from telemetry ECG monitoring (Person-Centered Care)
- Articulate client physiological signs, symptoms, and consequences associated with abnormal cardiac rhythms (Clinical Judgment)
- Integrate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment decisions appropriate to dysrhythmia (Person-Centered Care)
- Apply principles of ECG technology and treatment options to clinical case presentations (Clinical Judgment)
- Identify different types and sources of ECG artifact and measures to control (Informatics and Healthcare Technologies).
- Select most appropriate lead configuration for ECG monitoring considering client situation (Informatics and Healthcare Technologies)
- Describe defibrillation and cardiac pacing principles as well as safety implications (Person-Centered Care)
- Identify ECG technological limitations from design and user point of reference (Informatics and Healthcare Technologies)
Prerequisites by Topic
Course Topics
- Anatomy and electrophysiology of the heart
- Pharmacological therapy
- Principles of ECG analysis and monitoring
- Clinical aspects of sinus dysrhythmias
- Clinical aspects of atrial dysrhythmias
- Clinical aspects of junctional dysrhythmias
- Clinical aspects of ventricular dysrhythmias
- Clinical aspects of AV heart blocks dysrhythmias
- 12 lead ECG, pacemaker, principles of defibrillation and synchronized defibrillation
- ECG and electrolyte imbalances
- ECG changes with myocardial ischemia and infarction
Coordinator
Dr. Ruth Widder
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