UAB Medicine

Unit for Neurosciences Nursing

The Unit for Neurosciences Nursing provides care for patients with a myriad of Neurological illnesses and injuries.

Patient Population

  • Adult
  • Neurosurgical
  • Head Trauma
  • Craniotomies
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Brain Tumors


Number of Beds

  • 28


Nurse/Patient Ratio

  • 1:5


Rotation/Shifts

  • 12 hour shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a


Skill Mix

  • Registered Nurse - 61%
  • Licensed Practical Nurse - 2%
  • Patient Care Technician - 37%


Nursing Unit Orientation

  • 6 weeks 
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