pacunurse12

pacunurse12 has 31 years experience and specializes in pacu/er/med surg.

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1. Authentic Assessment

   pacunurse12 replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Thanks for your explanation! I could understand it so much better.:)

2. Rubrics and Their Many Uses

   pacunurse12 replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   You know..those Rubics could be applied to nursing evaluations I think. Much better than what we have at some facilities and it would have the student better prepared for them too!

3. The Aging Nurse in the Workplace

   pacunurse12 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   I am currently out on temp disability as well. I'm tired, frustrated and whatever else comes along I guess..lol..but really, I too had to start some where. I'm hoping to get some rest if nothing else. Good luch eh?

4. Transition from ED to PACU

   pacunurse12 replied to easternshore's topic in PACU

   I loved the ED and the PACU as well I spent 10 yrs in both settings and have no regrets. I learned a lot and continue to learn on a daily basis. I hope u are enjoying your trip!!:)

5. Weclome to the New PACU Nursing Forum

   pacunurse12 replied to Brian's topic in PACU

   I have heard on more than one occassion that in order to get accepted into a crna program one has to have 2 yrs ICU experience..well what about 2 yrsPACU experience..will this not work and if not then WHY? If so then why isnt the nurse applying been ...

6. How about a liasion nurse ?

   pacunurse12 replied to anr33's topic in PACU

   we have someone..usually a volunteer that sets in the waiting room and answers questions and calls in for them..it works..it isnt perfect and needs some fine tuning but things are a little bit better..sometimes we are lucky and get a retired nurse in...

7. Orientation Day LPN to RN

   pacunurse12 replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

   thats great..i glad to hear about you all !!! u go now!!!

8. Check for Bowel Sounds?

   pacunurse12 replied to All4Seasons's topic in PACU

   well next time ask him what his rationale is for asking that type question..lol

9. Weclome to the New PACU Nursing Forum

   pacunurse12 replied to Brian's topic in PACU

   you are exaCTLY RIGHT! JUST THIS PAST FRIDAY..HAD TO KEEP A PATIENT IN PACU THAT SHOULD HAVE GONE TO ICU..somdays i wanna fight and some days i just wanna go home

10. Orientation Day LPN to RN

    pacunurse12 replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

    I live in eastern kentucky and Im taking classes thru Chamberlain college of nursing. I started out with only 3 credits and I think its going to kill me..lolI expect a lot out of myself I guess. I work full time in PACU plus take call and I have a 12...

11. Need specific info for my Plantar Fasciitis

    pacunurse12 replied to NTPinky's topic in Stress 101

    sometimes pain in the feet can be related to a disc problem have you had this checked out? what about orthotics? have you tried seeing an osteopath ? they are wonderful. most of the people I know who have used splints have found them to be cumbersome...

12. Re-orientation?

    pacunurse12 replied to twrn03's topic in Safety

    you are intitled to orientation just like everybody else. In the medical profession things change everyday L&D is a scary place anyway..people are always looking to sue. If you had jumped in and said " I know it all' then I could see their concer...

13. Orientation Day LPN to RN

    pacunurse12 replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

    good for you..im so glad to hear from someone who is making it thru..im thinking about giving it up ..i dont understand a lot of the curriculum and formats anymore. I was an LPN for 12 yrs and went on to get my RN. Ive been an RN for 16 yrs for a to...

14. Orientation Day LPN to RN

    pacunurse12 replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you little lady!!! I am 47 and trying to take classes towards my BSN online, I feel so out of place..you give me inspiration! You go girl!!!

15. Weclome to the New PACU Nursing Forum

    pacunurse12 replied to Brian's topic in PACU

    this is great!! glad to see pacu nurses with their own group..i've been told we are the step children of the hospital...i love my job..just not the treatment we get:nurse: