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  • 1.  Device Nurse Training

    Posted 01-05-2025 12:39

    Hello,

    Can anyone share their onboarding and training process for new device nurses for both in-clinic and remote transmission processing? What kind of basic workflow do you follow in your clinic (general flow, education materials, any specific tools you've found helpful in the training process)?

    Erin



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    Erin Nordstrom BSN, RN, PHN, CV-BC, FPCNA
    Cardiac Rhythm Device Nurse
    Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute
    (651) 323-8006
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  • 2.  RE: Device Nurse Training

    Posted 01-05-2025 15:44
    Check out this Advancing Allied Program on Heart Rhythm TV

     Julie Shea NP 

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  • 3.  RE: Device Nurse Training

    Posted 01-05-2025 17:11

    Julie,

     

    Thank you for highlighting this timely and on-going issue for EP programs,  Recruiting, Onboarding and Retention of EP Allied Professionals. A great panel who shared their experiences and "pearls of wisdom".  Fantastic piece!

     

     

    Regards,

     

    Martha G. Ferrara DNP  CCDS FHRS

    Assistant Director EP Services

    White Plains Hospital  NY

    AP Council Chairperson

    Heart Rhythm Society

     

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  • 4.  RE: Device Nurse Training

    Posted 01-05-2025 18:30
    Edited by Mrs. Erin Nordstrom, BSN, RN 01-05-2025 18:30

    Julie- thank you!

    Erin



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    Erin Nordstrom BSN, RN, PHN, CV-BC, FPCNA
    Cardiac Rhythm Device Nurse
    Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute
    (651) 323-8006
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  • 5.  RE: Device Nurse Training

    Posted 01-06-2025 23:57

    Hi Erin, I'd be happy to chat with you and share our process. We are currently utilizing PrepMD's online training program as our didactic content and 1:1 education/hands on training with experienced preceptors. We also tap our industry reps for hands on programmer sessions. Our orientation process is about 6 months, and we orient nurses to in clinic/hospital/procedural device interrogations and troubleshooting and remote monitoring. We supplement the PrepMD content with vendor specific content like Boston Scientific's Educare and Medtronic Academy too.



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    Linda Schwartz
    [Supervisor]
    Mayo Clinic Arizona, Heart Rhythm Services
    4802168898
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  • 6.  RE: Device Nurse Training

    Posted 01-08-2025 11:24
    Edited by Mrs. Erin Nordstrom, BSN, RN 01-08-2025 11:25

    Linda,

    Thanks for sharing. The overview of the workflow you follow is very helpful. I'll be looking into what PrepMD has to offer, too.

    Erin



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    Erin Nordstrom BSN, RN, PHN, CV-BC, FPCNA
    Cardiac Rhythm Device Nurse
    Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute
    (651) 323-8006
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  • 7.  RE: Device Nurse Training

    Posted 01-08-2025 11:35

    HI Erin and Linda,

     

    At Emory we also use the PrepMD modules for training for anyone who does not have device knowledge.  We have found it to be a very logical format, like building blocks, so that concepts expand on each other.  I have used this for RNSs, as well as Biomedical Engineers,  who are new to devices.  We usually pair the didactic modules with shadowing a preceptor in clinic, which helps translate the conceptual  into practical: 4 hours at work on modules and 4 hours in clinic each day.  After  the concepts begin to take root, and the person is comfortable with the basics,  we schedule some time with each rep to elaborate on their specifics.   Good luck to you and your team!

     

    Sallie Gustafson, BSN, CCDS

    Senior Manager, Clinical Services and Operations

    Emory Cardiac Device Clinics

    Office:  (404) 778-4942

     




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  • 8.  RE: Device Nurse Training

    Posted 01-08-2025 11:48
    Edited by Mrs. Erin Nordstrom, BSN, RN 01-08-2025 11:48

    Thanks, Sallie!



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    Erin Nordstrom BSN, RN, PHN, CV-BC, FPCNA
    Cardiac Rhythm Device Nurse
    Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute
    (651) 323-8006
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