How many patients you guys take on your duty?

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How many patients your guys take care of ?

I just want to know :) please tell me your country too!

In korea, one nurse takes care of 13 patients in ward

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USA

2 patients- ICU

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Specializes in PACU, pre/postoperative, ortho.

US med/surg/ortho

Days 4-6

Nights 5-7

It was after a crappy short staffed shift of 10 each that I was ready to look elsewhere. Can't imagine 13!

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USA

Inpatient Adult Psych Unit

5-6 patients, 2-3 if passing meds that shift.

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USA

Medical PCU: 4 patients

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USA

PCU - 4-5.

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Specializes in LTC, Rehab.

LTC - usually 16-20, but have had 50+ on some short (not enough nurses) days.

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Specializes in Critical care.

USA

ICU - 2, possibly 1 if the patient is that sick

Telemetry unit- 5

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Specializes in SICU, trauma, neuro.

Adult ICU: Usually 2, sometimes 1. Infrequently, 2 nurses to one pt

I'm in the US

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Specializes in OB.

Our unit is a rural OB with Postpartum and triage included. Labor- 1-2 mostly 1. Postpartum - up to 6 patients or 3 couplets. Triage- 3 patients at a time usually is my max.

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USA

Pediatrics 3-4 kiddos is typical pt. load

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USA

Anywhere up to 6 on medical/onco. 4 to 5 is usual. Granted, we also don't always have a tech. I've had 5 to myself before.

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