dmh2007

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1. ICU RN in need of less physically demanding unit, PACU?

   dmh2007 replied to SunshineRN32's topic in PACU

   I left a step down unit to come to PACU and I find it much less physically demanding. Yes, I am standing more, but do a lot less pulling up, turning, etc. my lower back rarely aches now. I also find it is easier to get helpers in PACU than it was on ...

2. Role of a PACU nurse?

   dmh2007 replied to born2circulateRN's topic in PACU

   I suspect every facility has different call rules. At mine call is mandatory, but because we have a couple of overnight people it is weekends we have to take call. Ours is rotated. I am currently on the Sunday rotation, so I am on call one Sunday per...

3. Role of a PACU nurse?

   dmh2007 replied to born2circulateRN's topic in PACU

   At my facility we do bring family in after the patient is awake and pain/nausea is under control.