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PACU is a great dept. to work. you learn a lot... I am praying that you get the position!! Good Luck!!

My interview went well! And Yes!! I got the position in the PACU!

Hello PACU RNs',? I have an upcoming interview for a FT PACU RN dayshift position at a level 1 trauma center.... I am a RN, BSN nurse with 8 years of Cardiac Step-down Unit experience... WE receive patients from CT surgery: Mitral Valves, Aortic Valves, TAVRs, EP, Cath lab and the overflow from the ED... I just want to transition to the PACU were I can see a variety of surgical procedures and take care of those patients... I did shadow a month ago and it was great.... I saw the open position and applied in house... Can anyone give me any idea on what type of questions the team would ask me??? I really want to be prepared for the interview....Thank you!!?

Hello PACU RNs',? I have an upcoming interview for a FT PACU RN dayshift position.... I am a RN, BSN nurse with 8 years of Cardiac Step-down Unit experience... WE receive patients from CT surgery: Mitral Valves, Aortic Valves, TAVRs, EP, Cath lab and the overflow from the ED... I just want to transition to the PACU were I can see a variety of surgical procedures and take care of those patients... Can anyone give me any idea on what type of questions the team would ask me??? I really want this position and want to answer the questions properly.... Thank you!!?

I wish we had a library at work... I got the CDs to listen and purchase the ACE the PCCN Review by Nicole K... I'm going to do lots of questions and read the rationales until I take the test...

Thank you!!!

Thank you very much for responding.....

Thank you.... You mind me asking when did you take the test??

Hello Everyone, I have worked in Cardiology close to 4years and want to obtain my PCCN cert... My job doesn't have a course/bootcamp available.... They soon will... I don't want to wait and want to seek a class, etc on my own.... Any advice on how to approach this?? also any additional resources like purchasing a review book, CD, videos etc??? Im serious and want to start and get this done.... Please share your thoughts.........

Thank you so much for responding..... I appreciate it very much!!!!

Thank you very much...... I have reached out to the PACU Manager..... Very receptive and she will allow me to shadow next month... I am very excited about it!!!!! The OR Manager is on Vacation and will be back in June... I will reach out to her once she returns.... But; I am very excited about shadowing in the PACU in June!!!! I can't waití ½í¸Ší ½í¸Š

I sure will reach out to them!!!!!!! Thank you soooooooooooo much:)

Thank you for your response.... Do you think it would be beneficial if I sign up for the critical care course offered by my hospital..... I was looking at one of the requirements for PACU....... I know for the OR Program they talk about Anesthesia and Malignant Hyperthermia as part of the OR Program....

or should I go the OR and become an OR Nurse and then transition later to PACU???? I would appreciate any advice that Anyone has to give me!!!!!!!

Hello Everyone, I have been a Cardiac RN at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Philadelphia for a total of 4 years now. the last two years working with MVR, AVR, TAVR, CABGS/open heart surgery patients. They come to my Progressive Cardiac Care Unit b/t one or two days after surgery depending on there hemodynamic stability from HVICU......I absolutely LOVE it. I Love surgical patients and taking care of them.... I want more in my career and I am willing to go after my passion which is EVERYTHING SURGERY related. I was thinking about the OR; BUT decided that PACU nursing may be the right fit for me...... Especially since I will have the opportunity to utilize my assessment skills, a lot... I am quick on my feet, and love the fast paced, crazy environment...... I know AIRWAY/RESPIRATORY, PAIN, etc... are huge to control after surgery..... And I NEED a Challenge....... My Hospital here in Philly offers a Critical Care Course..... as I was looking at the Requirements' to enter into PACU.... My question and maybe some advice on what I can do to better prepare myself for the PACU like reading materials, CDs', online training modules, ANYTHING..... Because when I apply, I want everything to be in order......I am open to any suggestions or tips on how I should proceed???? Thank you:)