Stroke and Surgical Step-Down Unit
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The Stroke and Surgical Step-Down Unit provides care for stroke and surgical step-down patients.
Patient Population
- Stroke, Surgical Step-Down patients
Number of Beds
- 20 beds
- 10 stroke and 10 step-down surgical
Nurse/Patient Ratio
- 3:1-4:1
Rotation/Shifts
- 7A, 7P, Weekend Plan
Skill Mix
- 70% RN
- 30% PCT
Nursing Unit Orientation
- Varies depending on experience and previous work
- Range: 4 to 8 weeks
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