PACU Nursing Minutes offers on-demand specialty perianesthesia nursing education, from our PACU Nursing Basics 8 hr. course to our flagship comprehensive CAPA®/CPAN® Certification Review Courses; we have multilevel on-demand education to grow RNs on expertise knowledge needed to care for the perianesthesia surgical client. To date over 126 RNs certified and over 900 RNs have enrolled in one or more of our courses! Subscribe Today & Learn how PACU Nursing Minutes can grow individuals, teams and healthcare systems!
💙 Most nurses don’t fail because the content is too hard—they struggle because of NO PLAN .....
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PACU Nursing Minutes
Hey Nurse 👋
If CAPA® / CPAN®
is on your goal list this year,
this is your sign to stop
overthinking &start
making steady progress.
Follow PNM’s
15-Week Study Timeline
Designed for busy PACU nurses
just 1.5–2 hours/week
watch short, focused lessons
that fit into real life.
✨ You don’t need more time
—you need a plan that works.
🗓️ Your Week-by-Week Game Plan...
Week 1–2
Respiratory Foundation 🎧 Videos 1–4 Start strong with respiratory concepts that consistently appear on the exam. ➡️ Many nurses tell us this is where things finally “click.”
Week 3–4
Cardiac (CV / PV) ❤️ Videos 1–4 High-yield hemodynamics and rhythm concepts—explained without the overwhelm. ➡️ Perfect time to lean into the cardiac modules if this is a weak area.
Week 5–6
Neuro & Spinal Surgery 🧠 Videos 1–4 Clear PACU priorities so you know what’s expected—and what’s dangerous. ➡️ Great weeks to pause, rewind, and really master the content.
Week 7
GI & General Surgery 🩺 Videos 1–3 Everyday PACU cases turned into exam-ready knowledge.
Week 8
General Anesthesia 💤 Videos 1–2 Emergence, airway risks, and complications—covered simply and clearly. ➡️ These videos pair well with short study sessions before or after shifts.
Week 9
Regional Anesthesia 🦵 Videos 1–2 Blocks, assessments, and red flags—
no fluff, just what matters.
Week 10
MS / Ortho 🦴 Videos 1–3 Pain control, positioning, and
postop risks nurses see daily.
Week 11
IV Fluids, Electrolytes & Heme 💉 Videos 1–2 Numbers finally make sense—
without memorization overload. ➡️ A favorite section for nurses who “hate fluids.”
Week 12
OB/GYN + GU 🤰🚻 Videos 1–2 each Focused review without dragging things out.
Week 13
ENT, Dental, Ophthalmology + Peds/Thermoregulation/MH 👂👁️👶 Quick-hit topics that often show up unexpectedly on exams.
Week 14
Safety, Standards & Legal ⚖️ Videos 1–2 + Course Evaluation Low-stress points when you know the standards. ➡️ This content often boosts confidence heading into test week.
Week 15
Final Review Week ✅ 100 Post-Test Questions + Rationales Solidify knowledge and spot gaps
before exam day.
➡️ Nurses say this is where
everything comes together.
128 RNs Certified & Counting!
🧠 Why Nurses Choose
PACU Nursing Minutes
✔ Built by PACU nurses, for PACU nurses ✔ Short, focused videos (no burnout) ✔ Evidence-based & exam-aligned ✔ Study once—use forever in practice
💡 If you’re already enrolled, stay consistent. 💡 If you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” this is it!
PACU Nursing Minutes offers on-demand specialty perianesthesia nursing education, from our PACU Nursing Basics 8 hr. course to our flagship comprehensive CAPA®/CPAN® Certification Review Courses; we have multilevel on-demand education to grow RNs on expertise knowledge needed to care for the perianesthesia surgical client. To date over 126 RNs certified and over 900 RNs have enrolled in one or more of our courses! Subscribe Today & Learn how PACU Nursing Minutes can grow individuals, teams and healthcare systems!
