Interpretation of a 12 Lead ECG is challenging. While most nurse practitioners have a general understanding of 12 Lead ECG interpretation, very few patients present with only one problem. Focus on avoiding “satisfaction of search” with a better understanding of how to integrate complex findings and consider more than one problem to develop a more appropriate plan of care.

Joan King, PhD, ACNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP; Acute Care NP, Pre-anesthesia Evaluation Clinic, Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville TN and Professor Emeritus, School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University; Nashville TN