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.

Specialties PACU
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  2. mustanggirl

    You might be a PACU nurse if...

    Last reply by firemantoddswife
    • 56 replies
  3. tazski12

    Amiodarone IV: needs an inline filter??

    Last reply by CritterLover, BSN, RN
    • 11 replies
  4. Becca_RN

    Frank bleeding?

    Nursing Q/A
    Last reply by emtb2rn, BSN, RN, EMT-B
    • 6 replies
  5. pinkiepie_RN

    What do you like about being PACU?

    Last reply by MommyandRN
    • 20 replies
  6. allthesmallthings

    Eek! What is PACU nursing? And do they really want to interview me?

    Last reply by Melissa Ladd
    • 7 replies
  7. 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
  8. born2circulateRN

    Role of a PACU nurse?

    Last reply by wannabecnl
    • 27 replies
  9. cindib

    I need a nursing Dx for C-section in PACU...

    Last reply by moongirl
    • 15 replies
  10. smnurse

    PACU RN requirements

    Last reply by lsvalliant
    • 16 replies
  11. ffliper27

    MAC anesthesia versed / propofol

    Last reply by offlabel
    • 21 replies
  12. Anjann

    New Grads in the PACU

    Last reply by anne74
    • 30 replies
  13. Lael

    What is it like being a Pre-op nurse?

    Last reply by firemantoddswife
    • 5 replies
  14. smidgen21

    Family Visitation in the PACU

    Last reply by gofast!
    • 44 replies
  15. boyzmomrn

    Phase I/ Phase II recovery

    Last reply by gizmopacurn
    • 5 replies
  16. wannabecnl

    Which comes first: PACU or ICU?

    Last reply by wannabecnl
    • 17 replies
  17. justcuriousrn1

    From bedside to outpatient surgery center (pre/post op RN), do you like it?

    Last reply by ShayRN0217
    • 7 replies
  18. dkrn

    PACU discharge criteria

    Last reply by Friesw/that
    • 4 replies
  19. noahdavid

    PACU certification

    Last reply by poohbearsbaby
    • 5 replies
  20. pamgr

    Considering a day surgery position

    Last reply by kim hastings
    • 6 replies
  21. heyRN

    PACU vs. Prep and Recovery

    Last reply by DutchRN09
    • 11 replies
  22. etrn1

    PACU interview.

    Last reply by etrn1
    • 2 replies
  23. debthern

    Cpan/capa

    Last reply by ellemarie
    • 4 replies
  24. sungrl01

    New nurse in PACU??

    Last reply by pacuvanessa
    • 10 replies
  25. jrgrad1912

    arterial line insertion by OR/PACU nurses

    Last reply by retepimage83
    • 21 replies
  26. daitheflu

    PACU for critical care experience

    Last reply by berns10
    • 14 replies