Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

The Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit provides care for Neurosurgical, Neuro-Trauma and Neurovascular illnesses and injuries including a multiplicity of Neurological Disorders.

Patient Population

• Adults
• Adolescents
• Pediatrics from age 6

Number of Beds

• 26

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• 1:2 Standard
• 1:1 for extremely critical patients

Rotation/Shifts

• 12 hour shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Work every 3rd weekend

Skill Mix

• Registered Nurse - 90%
• Patient Caret Technician - 10%
• Clinical Specialist Support
• Adult Psychiatric CNS (Nurse Counselor)
• Adult Health CNS

Nursing Unit Orientation

• 200 bedside hours
• 7 days of Critical Care Classroom based Orientation