New PACU nurse. Need advice!

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After 10 years in the OR I'm excited to be able to cross-train into PACU soon. I don't, however, have any ICU experience. What would you veteran PACU nurses advise that I study?

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Hi there, by no means am I a veteran but want to answer your question (no need to leave you hanging on this topic). I have 3 years of ICU and I currently work PACU waiting for CRNA school submissions etc. I would suggest learning via the other nurses and RTs the vent, airways, and drips commonly started in the PACU or ICU setting. Cheers good luck!

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Study the PARS and Aldrete's scoring systems that are commonly used scale for determining when people are moved from phase 1 to phase 2 and can be safely discharged from the PACU.

Study cardiac drips, propofol, precedex, opioid iv pain meds, versed, zofran, phenergen, reglan, BP meds.

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Thanks very much!

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What do entry level perioperative nurses make in Portland, Or?

Does anyone know???

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