Electrocardiography is the most commonly used diagnostic test in cardiology. It contributes significantly to the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiac disorders. As such, nurses need to develop their skills and knowledge to care for their client group. The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding interpretation of Electrocardiogram (ECG) among the nurses working in Cardiac Care Unit (CCU). Survey research design was adopted. The sample consisted of 53 staff nurses. Convenience sampling technique was used. Data was collected by using structured knowledge questionnaire and observational checklist. The findings of the study revealed that majority of the staff nurses had moderate knowledge (52%) regarding interpretation of ECG and in practice the findings revealed that there is good practice (72%) of the staff nurses regarding interpretation of ECG. There is significant association found between knowledge of staff nurse with Exposure to any In-service education related to Interpretation of ECG (χ2- 9.5), also there is significant association found between practice of staff nurse with Years of clinical experience (χ2- 15.3), and there is significant correlation found between knowledge and practice (r- 0.40) which were highly significant at p<0.05 levels. On the basis of findings the researcher conclude that having a continuing nursing education and in-service topic related to interpretation of Electrocardiogram can further help the nurse in gaining more knowledge and be competent enough to detect or diagnose early if presence of any cardiac disorders.
