ASC pre op/PACU?

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Hello everyone!  I'm an RN currently working in outpatient endoscopy, and I recently got a job offer for pre-op/PACU at a multi-specialty ASC (ortho, gyn, urology, plastics, ENT, eye, etc.), both adults and peds.  I've been in outpatient endoscopy (pre, intra, and post) for two years, and I worked in med/surg for about a year and half before then.  Here's my concern.  Recovery from propofol sedation in endoscopy is super easy.  I'm a little worried about learning to work in a "real" PACU with general anesthesia, including for peds patients.  Does this sound like something that would be safe for my license and my patients?  For anyone who has ASC experience, I would love to hear about the transition/learning curve! 

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