2015 Yearly EKG Interpretation Competency

Following the principles of the Donna wright Competency Model, we are offering choices in how the
annual competency can be completed.
Demonstrates the ability to apply EKG interpretation principles to everyday work situations.
Any of the following will be evidence of completing the competency (pick one):
Activity Documentation of completion to be turned into
evaluator
Take and pass the 35 question Nurse Dysrhythmia
Test. Email Barb that you are choosing this option.
Submit post-test completion with Educator
signature. A passing score is 80% or greater. If you
score less than 80%, you must meet with the
Educator to review and retake the test.
Attend CE Dysrhythmia class through ULearn. Submit CE certificate of attendance.
Identify cardiac rhythms on defibrillator and
subsequent interventions. Educator will host two
sessions throughout the year.
Submit completion form with Educator signature.
Review 10 dysrhythmia strips on share point and
document rhythm interpretation, treatment (if
indicated), and calculation of PR, QRS, and QT
intervals.
Submit 10 completed strips. You must correctly
document 8 out of 10 rhythms to pass.
Write 2 scenarios involving patients developing a
dysrhythmia and subsequent interventions.
Submit scenarios.