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  1. Help with NP advanced role paper

    NVCW posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently in my second semester for FNP, attending an school online. I have to write a paper regarding the role of the NP, and include information from an interview. If any NP would be willing...

  2. PACU frustration

    NVCW replied to snowcat's topic in PACU

    If you have been working in the PACU less than 2 weeks, feeling a bit overwhelmed at times would be normal, just as I would think anyone would have moving to a completely different area. It'll get...

  3. Aldrete Score

    NVCW replied to coffeegirl7's topic in PACU

    We have the aldrete score posted on the vital signs flowsheet, to assess the aldrete every 15

  4. GI lab phase 2 recovery room

    NVCW replied to Chuckie's topic in PACU

    Where I work the pt to nurse ratio for phase II is 3:1, which is one reason I work at a military hospital, better

  5. sleep breaks?

    NVCW replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    I think all shifts should get a siesta break, then maybe those grumpy nurses would not be so

  6. PACU vs. Prep and Recovery

    NVCW replied to heyRN's topic in PACU

    I rotate between pre-op, pacu, and phase II. I enjoy pacu the most and work there most of the time, but a week in pre-op or phase II offers a nice change of pace, as there are much fewer critical...

  7. Considering a change to PACU

    NVCW replied to tdncRN's topic in PACU

    In terms of scheduling, everyone has different obligations in terms of life outside work, such as family life. But, if after working that shift for a while, you grow tired of it, you could probably...

  8. What do you like about being PACU?

    NVCW replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in PACU

    When you have a demanding or diffucult to deal with patient, you only have to deal with them for an hour or two, not for the whole

  9. discharge criteria for pacu patients

    NVCW replied to dsainz's topic in PACU

    I would notify the surgeon as they would possibly have a different opinion and admit the patient for further monitoring and

  10. You might be a PACU nurse if...

    NVCW replied to mustanggirl's topic in PACU

    You wonder how a patient's pain rating can be 10/10 when they are sedated and difficult to

  11. Narcotics at the bedside in t he PACU

    NVCW replied to pinkfloydfreak's topic in PACU

    It would not be logical to waste after every dose, because if that was necessary, we would use an infinite number of vials of fentanyl and

  12. What's the nicest thing a patient has done for you?

    NVCW replied to Cyndi13's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a particular story. I get satisfaction everyday when I am thanked and appreciated a patient for the care I

  13. GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

    NVCW replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with chewing gum after eating to combat bad breath, as long as you don't chew

  14. Advice needed on which job to take...

    NVCW replied to SD**RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would go for the surgery center. It is definitely better than med-surg, and after you've worked there a bit, if you decide you wanted to work in ER or something else, you could transfer there and...

  15. Help with NP advanced role paper

    NVCW replied to NVCW's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks, that would be so great! I'm new to allnurses.com so let me know and I can give you the specifics. I just have to ask a few questions regarding concepts of the NP