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1. What do you like about being PACU?

   RN :) replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in PACU

   I too work in Pacu from floor nursing and love it! I do agree that you need nursing experience first though and critical care is a plus but not required. I feel that my organizational skills are...

2. No Beds

   RN :) replied to at2726's topic in PACU

   yes, actually I am boarding a pt right now as our ICU's are all full. Even during the day, pt's wait hours for a bed that was requested. I also find that we get called in for many non-emergent...

3. Med-Surg to PACU

   RN :) replied to RN :)'s topic in PACU

   Thanks for the encouraging words... I am ready to learn!

4. Med-Surg to PACU

   RN :) replied to RN :)'s topic in PACU

   In response: I am sure critical care is necessary but with a good orientation and training you learn. How do you think ICU nurses get critical care experience?? By learning with a supportive staff....

5. Med-Surg to PACU

   RN :) posted a topic in PACU

   Hi, Just wanted to mention that I have two friends that went into a busy PACU at a large city hospital with 2 yrs med-surg experience and i am hoping to do so soon too. So ICU experience is probably...

6. Need advice on interview for PACU

   RN :) posted a topic in PACU

   Hi! I have an interview for a PACU position at my hospital. I have been a Med-Surg RN since out of RN school rotating days/nights. What are good interview questions to ask the manager about their...

7. Need job changing advice ASAP. Please respond..

   RN :) posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Hello, I am a Med-Surg RN for the past couple of years, just recently became certified. I am interested in transfering to another area within my hospital. In fact, I have an interview next week in a...

8. Need Job changing advice STAT

   RN :) replied to RN :)'s topic in Nursing Career

   Thank you for the reply. Not sure what our policy is but it does make sense to have one as I will certainly go to another facility if she blocked the transfer which would be a shame because I love...

9. Need Job changing advice STAT

   RN :) posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Hello! I could really use some advice. I am new to this site and did not know who else to ask.. I have been an RN on a busy Med-Surg floor for almost 2 and a 1/2 years and and ready to move on. I...