About The Book
What Every Nurse Must See Before a Code: Telemetry Secrets
In high-stakes clinical settings, every heartbeat carries a message, and knowing how to interpret it can save a life. What Every Nurse Must See Before a Code: Telemetry Secrets is an essential guide written by Kristina Michelle, BSN, RN, a seasoned cardiac nurse with over 27 years of real-world experience. This book is more than a manual. It’s a bedside mentor packed with the kind of wisdom nurses can’t afford to miss.
Kristina writes the way she teaches: clear, direct, and deeply rooted in practice. Her approachable yet authoritative tone makes even the most complex telemetry concepts feel manageable, not intimidating. With storytelling that connects, legal alerts that protect, and critical thinking tools that challenge, her words guide readers toward stronger judgment and faster recognition of life-threatening patterns.
Inside, you’ll find rhythm strips, case studies, flowcharts, escalation templates, and documentation tips; all designed to make learning stick. Graphs, diagrams, and annotated visuals walk you through essential concepts like electrolyte imbalances, AV blocks, and early signs of cardiac decline. These visual aids simplify the science and make clinical application second nature.
Whether you’re a new grad, an experienced nurse, or an educator, this book is a must-have reference. It doesn’t just teach you how to read telemetry; it teaches you how to think like a cardiac nurse and act before the crisis hits.