PACU Nursing

PACU is where pre-op preparation and post-op recovery topics are located. Some topics recently discussed include parents/visitors in the pre-op/post-op areas, control of post-op nausea/vomiting and starting post-op orders. Comments/questions/solutions are always welcome.

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  2. EGD

    DFW Hospitals for PACU positions

    Last reply by EGD
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  3. Se1026

    Holiday Rotation

    Last reply by Se1026
    • 0 replies
  4. Pacurn

    Unsafe anesthesia practices in phase 2

    Last reply by kp2016
    • 7 replies
  5. CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves

    Absent Nurse Manager/Perianesthsia Director

    Last reply by RickyRescueRN, BSN, RN
    • 4 replies
  6. Nurse Nona

    San Antonio PACU

    Last reply by Nurse Nona, RN
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  7. Always learning

    Narcotic administration, storage and waste in the PACU

    Last reply by kp2016
    • 1 reply
  8. saltymermaid

    NICU —> pre op/pacu

    Last reply by Always learning
    • 2 replies
  9. MerBearRN

    New to Pre-op/PACU and SO OVERWHELMED!

    Last reply by ArreisBSN
    • 1 reply
  10. Genesis_BSN_RN

    PACU advanced degre

    Last reply by offlabel
    • 2 replies
  11. FJW&ADP

    PACU visitation & policies

    Last reply by KeepinitrealCCRN
    • 8 replies
  12. cowgurl89

    what is the difference between the PACU and the post operative care unit?

    Nursing Q/A
    Last reply by Kenneth Oja, PhD, RN
    • 10 replies
  13. nasr69

    Med/surg to PACU in Florida

    Last reply by nasr69
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  14. justhere99

    Is my Phase II properly staffed?

    Last reply by RainMom
    • 7 replies
  15. Balling

    Mixed Recovery Productivity

    Last reply by Balling
    • 0 replies
  16. Alison Kirkpatrick RN

    Invasive monitoring in ASC

    Last reply by Alison Kirkpatrick RN
    • 3 replies
  17. Sirrahsim

    When to Contact Anesthesia

    Last reply by BlueShoes12, BSN, RN
    • 14 replies
  18. desert_MP

    Surgical floor to PACU pay decrease?

    Last reply by LovingLife123
    • 3 replies
  19. elle_13

    Topic for Masters

    Last reply by elle_13
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  20. MO24

    Medsurg to outpatient PACU?

    Last reply by LovingLife123
    • 8 replies
  21. Sadnewgrad

    IV starts and blood draws?

    Last reply by LovingLife123
    • 2 replies
  22. kat_attack_85

    Travel Nursing for PACU

    Last reply by MakeItRain
    • 2 replies
  23. Bella2016

    How is staffing in pacu? Should there always be at least 2 nurses in the same room at all times?

    Last reply by MakeItRain
    • 2 replies
  24. Sassafras

    Pre-Op in PACU

    Last reply by MakeItRain
    • 2 replies
  25. RainMom

    ASPAN orientation program, new preceptor

    Last reply by rn771
    • 1 reply
  26. lmill0321

    Nurse Extern

    Last reply by LovingLife123
    • 1 reply