RNSOCAL

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1. typical day of a PACU nurse?

   RNSOCAL replied to turnforthenurse's topic in PACU

   Can anywone here share any advice.. I've been an OR nurse for 5 + years and I'm about to start a PACU training program. I have no ICU experience... do you think I will be okay? I have my ACLS & PALS. I've been the Code Blue/crash cart resource pe...

2. Operating room nurse wants to become a Pacu nurse

   RNSOCAL replied to Amagoo's topic in PACU

   I was an OR nurse for 5 years, where I scrubbed and circulated. I did many specialties... general, thoracic, cardiac and trauma cases. The patient acuity is much higher and the patients either transfered to the PACU in critical condition vented or tr...

3. Do you need your BSN before you become an NP?

   RNSOCAL replied to Louisepug's topic in NP

   Well speaking from experience, I find it very niave and frustrating that new graduate nurses and/or nursing students are pursuing their advanced degrees with no basic nursing knowledge or experience. I believe that having experience as an RN (ADN or ...

4. FNP vs Acute care NP vs CRNA

   RNSOCAL replied to Leanne62499's topic in NP Students

   I am a RN with my BSN, PHN and 5 years experience. I make $80k a year doing 3-12 hour shifts a week. It can be done :) by advancing your degree and/or specialty certifications. I keep thinking about going back to school for either my FNP or CRNA.... ...

5. How much do you make as an RN in Labor and Delivery where you work?

   RNSOCAL replied to Janinern84's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I make $43/hr doing 12 hour day shifts. I work in the Operating Room and just accepeted a position in L & D, where my pay rate will remain the same. I have 3.5 years experience as an RN. In addition there is a night shift differential of $7, and ...