pacunurse12

pacunurse12 has 31 years experience and specializes in pacu/er/med surg.

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1. Transition from ED to PACU

   pacunurse12 replied to easternshore's topic in PACU

   I loved the ED and the PACU as well I spent 10 yrs in both settings and have no regrets. I learned a lot and continue to learn on a daily basis. I hope u are enjoying your

2. Weclome to the New PACU Nursing Forum

   pacunurse12 replied to Brian's topic in PACU

   I have heard on more than one occassion that in order to get accepted into a crna program one has to have 2 yrs ICU experience..well what about 2 yrsPACU experience..will this not work and if not then...

3. How about a liasion nurse ?

   pacunurse12 replied to anr33's topic in PACU

   we have someone..usually a volunteer that sets in the waiting room and answers questions and calls in for them..it works..it isnt perfect and needs some fine tuning but things are a little bit...

4. Orientation Day LPN to RN

   pacunurse12 replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

   thats great..i glad to hear about you all !!! u go

5. Check for Bowel Sounds?

   pacunurse12 replied to All4Seasons's topic in PACU

   well next time ask him what his rationale is for asking that type

6. Weclome to the New PACU Nursing Forum

   pacunurse12 replied to Brian's topic in PACU

   you are exaCTLY RIGHT! JUST THIS PAST FRIDAY..HAD TO KEEP A PATIENT IN PACU THAT SHOULD HAVE GONE TO ICU..somdays i wanna fight and some days i just wanna go

7. Orientation Day LPN to RN

   pacunurse12 replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

   I live in eastern kentucky and Im taking classes thru Chamberlain college of nursing. I started out with only 3 credits and I think its going to kill me..lolI expect a lot out of myself I guess. I...

8. Need specific info for my Plantar Fasciitis

   pacunurse12 replied to NTPinky's topic in Health, Stress Management

   sometimes pain in the feet can be related to a disc problem have you had this checked out? what about orthotics? have you tried seeing an osteopath ? they are wonderful. most of the people I know who...

9. Re-orientation?

   pacunurse12 replied to twrn03's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   you are intitled to orientation just like everybody else. In the medical profession things change everyday L&D is a scary place anyway..people are always looking to sue. If you had jumped in and...

10. Orientation Day LPN to RN

    pacunurse12 replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

    good for you..im so glad to hear from someone who is making it thru..im thinking about giving it up ..i dont understand a lot of the curriculum and formats anymore. I was an LPN for 12 yrs and went...

11. Orientation Day LPN to RN

    pacunurse12 replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you little lady!!! I am 47 and trying to take classes towards my BSN online, I feel so out of place..you give me inspiration! You go

12. Weclome to the New PACU Nursing Forum

    pacunurse12 replied to Brian's topic in PACU

    this is great!! glad to see pacu nurses with their own group..i've been told we are the step children of the hospital...i love my job..just not the treatment we