Working in a new, developing EMU-20 year veteran of the ED-I am looking for standards of care, nurse patient ratios, and any common practices. Would love to hear from any EMU nurses out there-thanks! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dec 23, 2016 by Surprised1 Surprised1 has 6 years experience and specializes in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery. 127 Posts; 7,792 Profile Views Peds or adults? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dec 28, 2016 by cprud cprud has 18 years experience and specializes in med-surg, GI, OR, ER. 10 Posts; 1,659 Profile Views It is an adult unit 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 1, 2017 by Surprised1 Surprised1 has 6 years experience and specializes in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery. 127 Posts; 7,792 Profile Views Peds here. For phase I EMU patients, we have a 4:1 patient ratio. Phase II and III are neurosurgery, which is 2:1. Step-down is 3:1. Besides the normal nursing standards (ADPIE), you'll do a lot of education, tons of coordination of care and diagnostics, and be ready to rescue patients who are off their AEDs. It's very rewarding, and you'll develop relationships with your patients. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 9, 2017 by cprud cprud has 18 years experience and specializes in med-surg, GI, OR, ER. 10 Posts; 1,659 Profile Views Thank you so much! I am enjoying the work so much! Very challenging and rewarding to help others with epilepsy. We have yet to have any phase 2 patients. The unit is still growing and we are trying to get word out. Appreciate your reply! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
