CherRN

I'm coming from ER and youre right it seems like I really have a lot to learn--which I enjoy. Any suggestions on what to concentrate on at first since I'm limited on time. My orientation is coming up soon. Yikes !!

Just wanted to thank all of you for the information and support. I am starting in PACU soon and really am looking forward to the change. I've been researching and reading PeriAnesthesia by Drain. Lots of things to learn.

Thanks for encouragement Amnesia ! I haven't heard anything yet about the job but I'm still hopefull. It seems that PACU is the place to be , very competitive specialty.

We not only avoid the Q word but the S word also. Someone verbalizing that it is SLOW usually starts the traumas coming !!!!!

Thanks for your response Sharann. I have just applied today to a PACU opportunity so I'm excited and a little fearful. Opps !! it is a Level 1 Trauma Center. I thought they would go directly to ICU if they were a critical trauma. No?? I think I'm most worried about the Vents. Although we have ventilated patients often, RT is always in control of them. I'm gona have to drag out the resource books since I've never been good at manipulating them. Well, I'll worry more if I get an interview I guess. Cher

Hello everyone, I'm new to Allnurses.com and want to say HELLO ! I was searching the net for information about PACU. I'm moving to northern California and since I'll be looking for a new job decided to try a new area---Like PACU. I'm currently an RN in the Emergency Dept. but I am over the Trauma and Peds. Anyone have any advice or comments? What do you think? Any trouble ahead?? I've been reading the posts and find them very insightful. Thank you all.