Not so Basic EKG

Since 2002, I have been teaching Basic Cardiac Monitoring, which is essentially basic EKG. Since some of our students might go on to acquire a Monitor Tech position, we differentiate the actions for the RN and the Monitor Tech. Essentially, we take into account only 2-Leads, of the standard EKG.
There are a couple more advanced classes in our curriculum, but unfortunately, they are not well attended. Perhaps the Critical Care Educators at the hospitals, offer classes of this sort; I don't know.

I'm not on the job
But I am teaching,
Basic EKG
That's what we're preaching,
Laying a strong foundation
Of the standard beginners stuff,
Although, for some of our students
Even the basics are tough.

Our class is comprised
Of new nurses and old,
Echo techs and Sleep Lab
Housekeepers who are bold,
Because they want to change jobs
And Monitor Tech sure looks fun,
Understand, this is a new language
And it will feel like a hit-and-run.

Most of the students
Do pass the exam,
It's comprehensive and detailed
Without a hint of spam,
Phones are not allowed
And calipers are advised,
And the ones that fail
We are sometimes surprised.

They get a second chance
To do it over,
This class was all RN's
A new Tele Unit, fresh as clover,
Enthusiastic students
For most, a review,
They have to be certified
To be a part of the crew.