Month: September 2026

Your First 90 Days as a New PACU Nurse: What to Expect

September 16, 2026 No Comments

Starting as a new PACU nurse? Here’s what to expect during your first 90 days in PACU, from learning the workflow and recovering patients after anesthesia to recognizing complications and building confidence. Practical tips and real experiences from a working PACU nurse.

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ASC Nurse vs Inpatient PACU Nurse: What’s the Difference?

September 2, 2026 No Comments

Thinking about working in an ambulatory surgery center or inpatient PACU? I’ve worked in both. Here’s how ASC and inpatient PACU nursing differ in patient acuity, workload, schedule, resources, pay, and overall day to day experience.