The CVICU has its own language. Hemodynamic North helps new cardiac and CVICU nurses and nursing students learn it one concept at a time, with approachable books, study guides, and practical learning tools. Explore Heart Language on Amazon Shop Digital Resources on Etsy Start with Heart Language Book 1: Heart Language—How to Get Your Bearings in the CVICU in the First 30 Days New to the CVICU? Start building familiarity with the terms, routines, and questions that shape your first month. Heart Language is written to help you find your bearings as you learn alongside your preceptor and team. Tools for Learning and Practice Explore digital guides and reference tools covering cardiac critical care topics, including temporary epicardial pacing. Each resource is designed to make complex material easier to study and revisit. I’m Shelly Pratt, MNSc, RN. I’ve spent more than 30 years in nursing, primarily in cardiovascular intensive care. I created Hemodynamic North to explain cardiac critical care in the clear, practical language I wish every new nurse had from the start. Follow Hemodynamic North for cardiac nursing education, study tips, and updates on new resources. Educational-use notice: Hemodynamic North resources are for education and study. They do not replace clinical orientation, facility policies, provider orders, or patient-specific clinical judgment. Hemodynamic North makes efforts to provide accurate educational materials, but errors, omissions, and changes in clinical guidance may occur. Before applying any information to patient care, purchasers and other users are responsible for verifying it against current authoritative sources, facility policies, equipment instructions, and applicable provider orders. These materials must not be relied upon as the sole basis for patient-specific decisions. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Hemodynamic North disclaims liability for harm or loss arising from use of or reliance on these materials.
