EKG like a BOSS Part 1 - How to Read EKGs (ECG interpretation for nurses)

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    Remember how you felt the first time you looked at an EKG strip? How in the world do you interpret those squiggly lines! How can you identify a normal ekg, and know when something is abnormal? It's really not as tough as you think.
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Komentáře • 361

  • @ussspirit4812
    @ussspirit4812 Před měsícem +24

    First person to explain the interpretation in less than 10 minutes. Take a bow!

  • @deshawn53988
    @deshawn53988 Před 2 lety +778

    I'm a doctor and this is a very good and informative video. I'm not surprised because 95% of my clinical education is from nurses.

    • @caitlinwelch1518
      @caitlinwelch1518 Před 2 lety +26

      Honestly, this is the first clear video I've found to introduce me to ECGs, I'm learning them in med school right now and the information they gave us just delves straight into leads without ever explaining the basics

    • @mr.workhardplayhard6550
      @mr.workhardplayhard6550 Před 2 lety +6

      Like a boss

    • @chundurikameswari8891
      @chundurikameswari8891 Před 2 lety +4

      Hats off

    • @drdebocherry
      @drdebocherry Před rokem +3

      I was afraid of that but I believe it, I've been thru the entire medical school curriculum, bought every book, heard not ever lecture but probably more than you & I listened (you were on your phones or computers playing video games) I have little "context' coz I don't practice every day but I know how dumb you guys are, good gawd, I listened to lectures, actually bought the books- I didn't use Wikipedia instead (I know u guys fon't buy the books, that's a scandal). I know much more than any MD I see including my new neurosurgeon (about my condition, at least, but probably everything). I started buying neurosurgery books in high school at 15, graduated early, went to college at 16, A honor roll, majored in Psychology, was LCSW by 24 and worked as Medical Social Work Hospital Director for 30 years, then got Psychology PhD. My health declined for unknown reason at 65, which I discovered, after a little over 2 years (norm for MDs to figure it out is 12 YEARS), Pituitary adenoma, very odd after being a 50 year Adele Davis devotee ( 3 children born with teeth breaking thru and able to roll over and hold heads up on day of natural childbirth, first walked at 8 months other two at 9, all genius IQs 169, 151, 150), 25 year vegetarian, almost 50 years regular exercise (every other day 20 minutes on bike then elliptical, in addition to using all machines at gym). I wasn't given Hydrocortisone and DA soon enough (ACTH 2..6, Elevated Prolactin ie. No dopamine 4/15/2022)- unbeknownst to me, had gone into heart failure, (LBBB low voltage and NOT TOLD, so I had infarction a few months later. Now, I have CHF (with LBBB, & low voltage and the other day, diagnosed with borderline left deviation, with wondering leads in V1 etc). I have to wait until November to even see an actual cardiologist.
      In the mean time I've contracted shingles, of course in trigeminal nerve- and everything my MD has prescribed for me would put me back into acute heart failure. Sorry, didn't mean to dump on you, but to die at 67 due to medical incompetence (including my own), is a bummer with 2 grand sons and 2 granddogs.

    • @Trusttheprocessagain
      @Trusttheprocessagain Před rokem +3

      Wow youre a hot doctor for stating this

  • @ShadeTreeCardiology
    @ShadeTreeCardiology Před 2 lety +86

    If you teach professionally, they aren't paying you enough. I don't care how much it is. I am a teacher too and I LOVE what you're doing here!

  • @khawaryazdani5503
    @khawaryazdani5503 Před rokem +113

    I am a Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse for 2 1/5 decades and Nurse for 3 + decades. Kudos to you Champ! This the one of the Best EKG video I have ever seen. Great job!

    • @CaptainRockoBD
      @CaptainRockoBD Před 7 měsíci

      Why are you watching medical tutorials if you’re a certified nurse for three decades…?

    • @eviepeezy2310
      @eviepeezy2310 Před 3 měsíci +3

      maybe they were bored and came across the video? and just wanted to see how she explained it..? like.. out of curiosity..?😱😱 lol lawd @@CaptainRockoBD

  • @zaytaylor96
    @zaytaylor96 Před rokem +6

    I'm in class right now about to cry so we just took a ten minute break and it's like GOD said Watch this video ...omg ty so much

  • @poshchamp9210
    @poshchamp9210 Před 2 dny

    I’m not a nurse, but a pharmacist, and you’re a real one Nichole for explaining this so clearly. Thanks 😀

  • @jalaiyahdavis2932
    @jalaiyahdavis2932 Před 2 lety +14

    you saved my life, where have you been all of my 19 yrs of Nursing!!! Thank you

    • @RINTAROU...
      @RINTAROU... Před měsícem +1

      19 yrs of nursing and u don't know the basics?

  • @RajKumar-dv1wc
    @RajKumar-dv1wc Před měsícem +1

    I've been rumnaging through multiple ecg videos to understand the stuff, until i stumbled upon yours! Very smartly and lucidly explained. Pls keep posting such videos. Not everyone can explain the way you do.

    • @NRSNG
      @NRSNG  Před měsícem

      So glad we were able to help. That is our goal when we teach!!

  • @dmech5135
    @dmech5135 Před 2 lety +46

    You are awesome! I worked in mechanical failure analysis in the automotive and trucking industry. I could troubleshoot failure in all kinds of mechanical devices. Sadly, the most important pump, I know nothing about! I suffered heart failure, have an EF of 15 and now I am educating myself on my condition. I am fascinated by the operation of the heart. I live by the creed "if you know how it works, you can properly maintain it and/or repair it." Thank you so much for this lesson, now I have a clear understanding of my ekg.

  • @josephroche9311
    @josephroche9311 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Brilliant presentation. Clear, simple, and effective summary of high-yield EKG basics. From one educator to another -- a huge "heartfelt" thank you!

  • @thetruthdotcom100
    @thetruthdotcom100 Před 3 lety +23

    She broke it down to where i understood so much more clear

  • @avam1045
    @avam1045 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Omg I wish I had this video when I took A&P in high school!

  • @brendawilkins9649
    @brendawilkins9649 Před 2 lety +8

    I want to say thank you so much for posting this!! I was born with congenital hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with left ventricular arrhythmias. In all of my life (I’m 51 now) and meaning no disrespect to my pediatric endocrinologist nor the awesome team I’ve had for the last 7 yrs who specializes in my condition (the ones in between were awful!) but this is THE FIRST AND ONLY TIME someone has taken the time to explain an ekg in a way I, as a patient, can understand. Most is large jargon that goes over a patient’s head including when they post things in our patient portals, so we’re even more stressed and confused. So thank you very much!!!

  • @chrisleazy
    @chrisleazy Před rokem +17

    As a nursing student, this was so easy to understand and extremely helpful, thank you!

  • @madelaine3209
    @madelaine3209 Před rokem +3

    Superb instruction!

  • @davidllewis4075
    @davidllewis4075 Před rokem +1

    As a confirmed heart patient I can remember my first EKG, the rest having been lost in the fog of memory. Have no idea what those wavy things mean, Figure you make to big bucks to understand that stuff. I have, however, found you guys all have the same 'tell'. If you look at the strip more than 15 seconds there's a problem. If you have to do second strip, big problem. If you call in another nurse to look at it , it gets you a night in ICU!

  • @darkoshmarko
    @darkoshmarko Před 3 lety +66

    This series is amazing! Makes me wonder why I didn't have instructors like this in nursing school where I was paying a small fortune for them to teach me! Incredible that this is free online - thank you so much!

  • @jaelenspencer7720
    @jaelenspencer7720 Před 2 lety +25

    By far the best resource, written or verbal I’ve ever come across for beginners. This was INCREDIBLE, and in such easy language in such a short, digestible span of time.

  • @AtreYaas
    @AtreYaas Před 3 lety +16

    I don't know how to thank you for the way you are teaching !!! Great job !!
    I have just started the EKG program classes .I had a very bad confusion and hard time to interpret an EKG stripe ,but now everything is clear to me .I'm writing down every single of your words saying in the vide .It's been only the first video of you I watched .You don't know how excited I am to watch the next one .To be honest I feel like I got my motivation back after watching your video ...looking forward to see more videos from you 🌹

  • @ccmkoho
    @ccmkoho Před 3 lety +7

    I never got to see my ekg but the ER doctor looked at it and said “wow!”. Didn’t give me that warm fuzzy feeling. Was in the cath lab a few minutes later

  • @tinadauria635
    @tinadauria635 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I love how you broke it down so smoothly. Thank you!! I understand it a lot better!

  • @preciouschiamaka1430
    @preciouschiamaka1430 Před rokem +4

    I love your teaching so much Ma. This is the first video I am watching on EKG reading and I understand it perfectly. Thank you so much and God bless you.

  • @shadschneider1348
    @shadschneider1348 Před rokem +4

    Your videos are great for reviewing. Thanks for putting these together. Your knowledge and charisma make you a great educator!

  • @looneyburgmusic
    @looneyburgmusic Před rokem +11

    Years ago my cardiologist got so fed up with me constantly asking questions about my own EKG results that he dedicated nearly an entire appt to teaching me what a generally "normal" EKG should look like.
    Now I have fun confusing doctors with where I learned how to interpret an EKG strip 🤣

    • @lisameriedy
      @lisameriedy Před 4 měsíci

      Tis the reason you have heart problems. 😂

    • @looneyburgmusic
      @looneyburgmusic Před 4 měsíci

      @@lisameriedy No, it's Wolff Parkinson White, was born with it...

  • @bambam3806
    @bambam3806 Před 3 lety +8

    Such a great simple explanation! Thank you!!!

  • @joycesykes6913
    @joycesykes6913 Před 3 lety +2

    Great job young lady, thanks for a simple, clear explanation. Very helpful. Love you enthusiasm, keep teaching!

  • @leisakincade9300
    @leisakincade9300 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Nichole, I have transported medical transport for 20 yrs. I have started Cardiac monitoring/EKG Tech in my local hospital. I want you to know how awesome your videos are. Ty for being you!! So thorough & easy to follow! So proud of you, keep the videos coming!

  • @corinasue1
    @corinasue1 Před rokem +8

    Wow, you are an AMAZING teacher. I’ve been a nurse over 22 years and the way you present this material is so easy to understand. Plus, your enthusiasm makes it feel like fun!

  • @mayaj8855
    @mayaj8855 Před rokem +2

    Currently training to be an EKG technician and this was superrr helpful, thank you!!!

  • @geminiburglar
    @geminiburglar Před 2 lety +1

    This literally was the best breakdown I’ve seen so far!! Tysm

  • @lola-mo5sh
    @lola-mo5sh Před rokem +2

    This lady is great. Thank you so much for helping with EKG. not an easy thing..

  • @quincymasur8763
    @quincymasur8763 Před rokem +3

    this is such an amazing, concise video. i have been doubting my ability to learn EKGs and you are helping me gain confidence! thank you so much

  • @Fairplay2015
    @Fairplay2015 Před 2 lety +6

    I love you! I'm not a nurse but I have an aortic valve replacement 30+ years ago and now getting a pacemaker, this is the exact video I was looking for to understand to be able to read my own ekg . Very Helpful. stay happy :)

  • @serenamills7949
    @serenamills7949 Před rokem +2

    about to start telemetry and this helped me actually SEE what i’m getting into and i appreciate it so much. makes it easy to take notes too!

  • @fpitts8025
    @fpitts8025 Před 3 lety +23

    DYNAMIC video. So clear, concise and thorough. I took an 8 hour virtual course and still lost. Thank God for your video😄

  • @batoolrizvi5563
    @batoolrizvi5563 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent job, I am speechless!!

  • @mariannamacajola9646
    @mariannamacajola9646 Před 2 lety +1

    love this video!!! you explain this so well and clear, I feel much more confident now

  • @ddcass8367
    @ddcass8367 Před rokem +3

    You are amazing! I’m on way to recertification and this is a lifesaver!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

  • @rlstone286
    @rlstone286 Před 2 lety +1

    Your videos are awesome! You know nursing like most of us know the back of our hands!

  • @Robt137
    @Robt137 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow I am impressed this is the clearest EKG lecture!

  • @carle5538
    @carle5538 Před rokem

    You are showing real science. Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @steviepierre5382
    @steviepierre5382 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you!! You are appreciated 😊😊

  • @KoriInTheHouse
    @KoriInTheHouse Před 3 lety +2

    WOW YOU REALLY BROKE THIS DOWN!! Thank you !!

  • @fabiolatoussaint1784
    @fabiolatoussaint1784 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderfully well explained!🌻

  • @asmasalahuddeen8952
    @asmasalahuddeen8952 Před 3 lety +14

    Omg this is the best best video for ekg especially first time ekg techs, like myself😃. My first time in the health field Because I’m a teacher. But I want to get into the heart because I have respiratory issues and I have family members that had heart attacks. I’ve also wanted to get into becoming an health coach. I’m just so excited to learn and step away from the children & into health.
    Thank you for such great understanding videos 🎉🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉
    Yvonne

    • @jonylawson73
      @jonylawson73 Před 3 lety +4

      Don't worry techs only have to take it ..you don't have to understand it or do anything ..just hand it over ..easy

  • @lmiller1413
    @lmiller1413 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job! Nicely done. It was quick and to the point. Kept my attention, didnt waste my time.

  • @anthonydavis4829
    @anthonydavis4829 Před 2 lety

    Everyone with a heart should listen to you. y9You're good & clear in your explanation.

  • @kourtneymolitor8314
    @kourtneymolitor8314 Před 3 lety +1

    That was very good teaching. Thank you

  • @cane523
    @cane523 Před 2 lety +2

    I've seen some crazy EKG's while working in the Electrophysiology Dept as an admin. This video helps me understand it better. I start nursing school this Fall!

  • @katelinmclaughlin5963
    @katelinmclaughlin5963 Před měsícem

    I love this video Nichole is great at explaining this concept!

  • @joannehoyles2806
    @joannehoyles2806 Před rokem

    I’m just about to spend a week in heart care (final year student) after having most of my other placements in neuro. This is by far the clearest explanation of ECG interpretation I have seen. THANK YOU!

  • @cahetmclendon5564
    @cahetmclendon5564 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much I’m in school and I’m having trouble with this. You helped me out so much

  • @worldwide1376
    @worldwide1376 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow, very well explained, lots of great info. Yes, you are the BOSS!

  • @deannaswensen2927
    @deannaswensen2927 Před 3 lety

    Great explanation! Thanks!

  • @KaTina-lc9vp
    @KaTina-lc9vp Před 2 lety +3

    Perfect!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 You've gained a subscriber!

  • @mercerpickens
    @mercerpickens Před rokem

    Best video I’ve been able to find on this stuff so far. Thank you!!

  • @ij4868
    @ij4868 Před 3 lety +85

    You know your stuff mate. Good video with a brilliant explanation.

  • @amandas7455
    @amandas7455 Před 2 lety

    You're a boss! loved learning about how to read the EKG I didn't know anything at all! Thank u

  • @virtue1495
    @virtue1495 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much. I've watched tones on vids on ecg and got more discouraged after each one thinking I will never get it completely. You just made it so easy for me. Thank you. God bless🙏🏾

  • @mssexxyred84
    @mssexxyred84 Před 2 lety

    Wow, this was definitely the best video I’ve seen so far!!!

  • @peterkayembe600
    @peterkayembe600 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you very much for the video.well explained

  • @mohamedatismail
    @mohamedatismail Před rokem

    Very well made clip. Super easy to follow. Thank you.

  • @kawaiipotatolewis9507

    Awesome! This was so helpful, thanks for sharing!

  • @cecekiker6102
    @cecekiker6102 Před 2 lety +1

    this was explained so well . emt basic here aspiring to paramedic. thank you!

  • @syionnymurray7318
    @syionnymurray7318 Před 2 lety

    You are awesome! this video is the best I’ve seen so far

  • @hashimbenhashim5417
    @hashimbenhashim5417 Před 2 lety

    you are doing a wonderful job thank you!

  • @celiamayberry4423
    @celiamayberry4423 Před 2 lety +2

    Light bulb moment. Thank you so much you are fantastic

  • @saharrazi
    @saharrazi Před 6 měsíci

    very good and informative ... thank you !!

  • @orthopaedicrn1391
    @orthopaedicrn1391 Před 2 lety

    Bravo! Thank you so much for this great video!!!😃

  • @mckaylacole2731
    @mckaylacole2731 Před 2 lety

    This is so helpful thank you!

  • @None960
    @None960 Před 3 lety +6

    This was great! You should have been my instructor. I learned more from this video than at school.

    • @mmssms2918
      @mmssms2918 Před 2 lety

      I know it! Some instructors just suck

  • @Unpolishedbycourt
    @Unpolishedbycourt Před 2 lety +2

    ive got a pct cardiac telemetry interview this week and I took some great notes. Thank you!

  • @Electro1016
    @Electro1016 Před 2 lety +3

    I had one of these today after panic attacks, I was shittin it, everything came back good thank god

  • @esthermumba525
    @esthermumba525 Před 2 lety +1

    Well explained,I had a tough time understanding EKG.Thanks, watching from Zambia 🇿🇲🇿🇲

  • @DPB1947
    @DPB1947 Před 3 lety +15

    Thank you so much for this video! I'm a layperson with A-Fib/Flutter/BBB/Wide QRS - take your pick - and your video helped me make sense of my doctor's EKG strips as well as my Kardia 1-lead strips. You are amazing for what you do, and for how you teach what you do!

  • @dmfarquhar
    @dmfarquhar Před 3 lety +4

    Loved your explanation, can you do a lesson on setting up a pacemaker

  • @naana-scelyne6370
    @naana-scelyne6370 Před 3 lety

    Excellent teacher

  • @christines9227
    @christines9227 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for this video 🎉❤

  • @patsyborden5963
    @patsyborden5963 Před rokem

    YOU ARE GREAT! FINALLY I UNDERSTOOD EKG..😊

  • @namondolynn745
    @namondolynn745 Před 3 lety

    Thk U Ms. Nichole. U r d best!

  • @cabdicasiiscali5842
    @cabdicasiiscali5842 Před 3 lety +1

    Really this video helped me thank you so much dear.

  • @hanawoods2926
    @hanawoods2926 Před 3 lety +1

    awesome video thanks!

  • @cmill7320
    @cmill7320 Před 7 měsíci

    This is awesome. Now I am confident in passing my test 😊

  • @redsiren3831
    @redsiren3831 Před 2 lety

    OK! she explained the hell outta that!!! good job

  • @K917L
    @K917L Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you so much!

  • @cowboyprior12
    @cowboyprior12 Před 3 lety +19

    Vertical measurments are usually .1 mv per small square/10mm per 1 mv, (not 1 full mv per small square). useful when measuring pathological P or other wave amplitudes. Enjoyed the stepwise approach in this series. Concise, and clear, good job.

  • @kelechisunday3899
    @kelechisunday3899 Před 2 lety

    Well explicit ......love ur vibes too!

  • @asmaahussein2439
    @asmaahussein2439 Před 3 lety

    Thnks alot....simple.nd easy explanation

  • @amenedoghogho7459
    @amenedoghogho7459 Před 4 měsíci

    This is so good, thank you xx

  • @limitlessstimulusshortstor4424

    I learned so much more from this 6 minute video than I learned in two days worth of classes! Thank you so much.

  • @yuliyamartynova4665
    @yuliyamartynova4665 Před rokem

    Wow thank you!

  • @DTO3167
    @DTO3167 Před měsícem +2

    Nah I read Dale Dubin EKG book, no medic or cardiologist survived without this book

  • @nicolebarnett5436
    @nicolebarnett5436 Před 3 lety +8

    Thank you for this video. I’m in my first week of a tech monitor class and this was so helpful to break it down for me!

  • @BlueLineofthesky
    @BlueLineofthesky Před 8 měsíci

    You are amazing! Thank you!

  • @ajtwin1965
    @ajtwin1965 Před 3 lety +1

    Great job!

  • @rosebonnar5871
    @rosebonnar5871 Před rokem

    Brilliant. Thank you

  • @emrodriguez5358
    @emrodriguez5358 Před rokem

    Thank you, really good

  • @corduroy99
    @corduroy99 Před 2 lety

    You are a Queen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!

  • @WeRiseAboveTheFallen
    @WeRiseAboveTheFallen Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this

  • @sophieroberge2642
    @sophieroberge2642 Před 2 lety

    thank you so much your videos make the most sense to me