NWGM1234

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1. Recommended reading for new to L&D Floor

   NWGM1234 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I have been a RN for two years (started as a new grad in a PACU) and have recently switched to a L&D floor. I am wondering if anyone can recommend a good book to read up/review the nursing...

2. epidural vs. spinal nursing care in PACU

   NWGM1234 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello: I have a basic question that I am afraid to ask, since I have been a RN in a PACU for almost 2 years... What is the difference in nursing care of a patient with an epidural anesthesia vs spinal...

3. Cath Lab RN

   NWGM1234 replied to NWGM1234's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for replying! I'm just really concerned I don't have the experience. In the two years that I worked in the PACU, I never saw a code (yes, respiratory arrest happened and pt were re-intubated)...

4. Cath Lab RN

   NWGM1234 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I started as a new grad in a teaching hospital in the PACU (we did not have cardiac surgery), we took everything from same day surgery to ICU pts (lots of craniotomies, diep flaps). I worked there for...

5. New Grad in PACU

   NWGM1234 replied to NWGM1234's topic in First Year After Licensure

   patien assignments are 1:1 or 1:2 at the most. the hospital is hiring 5-6 new grads for the

6. New Grad in PACU

   NWGM1234 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   hi, i am going to graduate from nursing school in july. i have been offered a position in the pacu of a major hospital. i like the hours and rn-manager there a lot. any suggestions? is the pacu a...