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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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!