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ASC Pre-Op/PACU Nursing Guide: What It Is and Whether It’s Right for You
My first nursing job was at an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) as a Pre-op (preoperative) and PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) nurse, and let me tell you, the learning curve is huge. I am currently 1.5 years in as a pre-op/pacu nurse, but I still have a lot to learn in this highly specialized role.…
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Controversies of Lemon Water, Health Benefits, and My Personal 22 day Study
Lemon water has always been a trend that I see often on YouTube videos/shorts especially with influencers talking about glowing up, or weight loss. I think most of us have heard that if you drink lemon water in the morning, it is good antioxidant for your body, can boost metabolism and help you lose weight.…
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Privilege of Choosing Job Status As a Rookie/New Grad Nurse – Did I Make the “Smart” Choice?
Hi. Today, I want to share a story of my job transitions and the reason why I decided not to become a full time nurse. First, I appreciate the fact that I even have this option to decide because I know most people are struggling financially due to mass layoffs and unemployment due to today’s…
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House Hunting and Planning – 2026 Decision Making for a Baby Nurse
A Big Goal That Feels Both Hopeful and Unreal One of my biggest goals this 2026 is purchasing my own house. I know this goal sounds crazy and unreachable especially with everything that is going on with the current economy. Everything is unpredictable and we won’t know if the house market will crash or go…
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New Year, New Aspirations – Happy little celebrations and thoughts
Hello. I’m currently sitting at my desk at work and quickly typing this up as I am about to clock out for lunch. I’m feeling pretty devoted in making this blog a consistent thing…Usually it’s rare for me to stay this motivated and consistent, because diaries and journals are usually a one week thing. I’m…
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