Nephrology Unit
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The Nephrology Unit provides care to patients with chronic, acute, end-stage renal disease and general medicine related diagnoses.
Patient Population
- Chronic, acute and end-state renal disease and general medicine
Number of Beds
- 23
Nurse/Patient Ratio
- A.M. Shift - 1:4
- P.M. Shift - 1:5
Rotation/Shifts
- 12 hour shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a
Skill Mix
- Registered Nurse - 66%
- Patient Care Technician - 34%
Nursing Unit Orientation
- New graduate - 8 weeks
- Experienced RN’s - 6-8 weeks
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