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The place I am looking at is an outpatient surgical center. Smaller in size, about 10 beds. They do everything from plastic reconstruction to abdominal surgeries and even some orthopedic surgeries.

Hello. I work on a Telemetry and ICU stepdown floor at a hospital in my town. I have been here for over a year but I am looking to find something with a more steady schedule. I work night shifts and I often work weekends and do on call as well. I want to get into surgery. OR would be preferable but many positions require surgical experience. I have found openings for PACU but I am afraid that this would be a little too boring in comparison to my current position. However, it may be a good way to get into the surgery world. The PACU job would be normal hours, no weekends, no holidays, and no on call which makes it very appealing. PACU nurses, can you give me some insight as to what your responsibilities are so I can see if it something I may enjoy? THANKS!

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Hi guys. I will be a new grad this May and I need some advice. As a new grad I am wondering what the best long term career move is. Is it better to start out as a floor nurse, possibly something like med/surg OR go into a specialty such as orthopedic outpatient? I know a floor nurse would learn a lot but a specialty clinic may be able to offer a long term career. I would appreciate thoughts or advice. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I am graduating from my nursing program in May and will be taking the NCLEX soon after that. I would love some advice. How is the best way to prepare? Are those review courses helpful or is it better to take the NCLEX immediately following graduation? What is the best study guide? Barnes and Noble has some options that look promising and NCLEX review from Saunders is always an option. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!