Pacu checklist 2026

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The document is a PACU RN Skills Checklist designed for registered nurses working in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). It includes sections for general skills, cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, medication administration, pain and wound management, and age-specific care. Nurses are required to indicate their level of experience for each skill on a scale from 0 (theory only) to 3 (very confident). The checklist also includes certification details and a declaration of accuracy by the nurse.

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Click 'Get Form' to open the PACU RN Skills Checklist in the editor.
Begin by entering your personal information at the top of the form, including your First Name, Last Name, Social Security number, Date, and Email.
Indicate your level of experience for each skill listed in sections A through G. Use the scale provided (0 = Theory, no practice; 1 = Limited; 2 = Confident; 3 = Very Confident) to assess your proficiency.
Carefully review each section—General, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Neurological, Medications, Pain/Wound Management—and fill in your experience levels accordingly.
Complete the age-specific practice criteria by checking the appropriate boxes for each age group you have expertise in.
Finally, sign and date the certification section at the end of the checklist to confirm that all information is accurate.

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