Phase II recovery after surgery. The short stay, discharge phase of recovery.

Learn here what to expect in phase II after surgery or interventional procedures. This is the discharge phase of recovery, getting you one step closer to home!
PACU Nursing Minutes is your premier perianesthesia nursing education resource channel. Here you will find applicable information focused on registered nursing care in the post anesthesia care unit, PACU, directed towards recovery post-surgery. PACU Nursing Minutes will review evidence-based practice, that can be applied today!
The short videos are intended to guide you towards further research and education as you become an expert in perianesthesia nursing practice. Are you thinking of getting your CPAN®, Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse, well, tune in here as we discuss many of the core topics covered on the CPAN® certification test? On the PACU Nursing Minutes channel I’ll share with you specific and essential education on providing pre- and post-operative, perianesthesia nursing care.
Are you a nurse working in the ER, ICU, or step-down and considering a new chapter in your nursing career? Well, PACU Nursing Minutes is your channel to brush up on basic concepts of perianesthesia nursing, surgery, anesthesia, and common nursing intervention in the post-operative, PACU department and more!
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Cathy Zuniga, BSN, RN, CPAN
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[@maryamchambler7755]

My 96-year-old father had gallbladder surgery. The video relieved and comforted me; he is in Phase 2 recovery. Thank you for the information. I have subscribed. Maryam in Clear Lake Houston, Texas.

[@Blue-db7pm]

I'm starting in the PACU today for my capstone this has been so helpful!!!!

[@pacunursingminutes]

I'm so glad you have found the Channel helpful! Best of Luck on your capstone!

[@granrappanotyouraveragemoe2682]

Thanks❤️

[@jenniferortiz9553]

Love yur videos. Are u still working in PACU

[@pacunursingminutes]

Hi Jennifer, I have been working in PACU since 2016 in various roles, per-diem, full time and charge nurse or team lead, currently I’m looking to move into education to share my knowledge.

[@aishabinafif9729]

Thank you, very helpfull videos please keep it up :)

[@pacunursingminutes]

Thank you Aisha, I have more videos to come! Merry Christmas to you!

[@francesr164]

Do you really have only 2 or 3 patients in this stage? I normally have 4 or 5…

[@pacunursingminutes]

Depends on the hospital and departments staffing union contract and acuity.