hemodynamic monitoring class??

I had an interview for an ICU position and was told that before they would consider me, I need to take a hemodynamic monitoring class. I really want this job and want to take a class as soon as possible. the problem is, I'm in the Los Angeles area and all i am finding are online courses for hemodynamic monitoring. does anyone know of a place or a company that offers/teaches the class near me? and soon?? im worried that not taking the class soon will make me lose the job....
Spumomee, I am a veteran ICU RN, (17 years!) I have recently become disabled but after that many years in the ICU, I can say that this is not unusual empolyer request. If you have never worked in ICU I would recommend that you join the AACN (American Association of Critical Care Nurses) They have many great offerings and discussions on ICU issues. Along with this they co-host a site that offeres an internet course on Hemodynamic monitoring (pacep.org). I did the teaching/precepting/mentoring in our ICU, and one of the many things was hemodynamic monitoring. However, when they (AACN) came up with this educational opportunity, I simply refered our RN's to this site!! It is an excellent learning layout. I am not sure if it is still available for CEU's but it is a start for you. Maybe you can see if they will accept completion of this as a course! After all, it is designed by and offered by the leader in criitical care!!! Hope this helps, and btw, if you have any questions please, don't hesitate to ask, just because my body failed me doesn't mean my 17 years of ICU isn't still there! lol..

I'm sorry this is happening to you. All hospitals in my area will train you on this stuff if they deem you ICU material and hire you in. The hospital ed. departments host their own classes or run a consortium that does their classes. BUMMER for you.

I would double check if it needs to be a class taught in a classroom or if online training is accepted. The pacep.org site is GREAT! Yes you will be taught these courses once working in the ICU but doing pacep.org may be enough to get your foot in the door. Go for it!!

thats poor management. they should teach all their new hires how they like to do hemmodynamic systems, certainly for the new inexperienced hires. every unit/hospital i have ever worked at have taught their new hires themselves. I think having a new hire going to searchout a class themselves is sort of cheesy.

I agree that this is poor very management. We did all our training after hiring.. that is part of orientation!! Without some ICU experience it is extremely hard to wrap your mind around Hemodynamic monitoring and its implications to the patients status. This type of management is one very good example of how nursing is exploiting and damaging its own profession. (which, yes, is a petpeve of mine!). Proper training and education is directly proportinate to excellence in nursing and patient wellbeing (and satisfaction!). I also agree about inquiring to the manager if this is an adequate course until you can find another around and if she/he has any suggestions. Regardless of their answers Pacep.org is excellent starting point and you can never go wrong doing this for yourself. After all, we are accountable to ourselves first as a nurse professional. Good luck!