what kind of unit is this considered?

Penelope_Pitstop, BSN, RN · Sep 1, 2011

Some hospitals don't differentiate between medical and surgical ICUs, there is just one ICU or CCU.

Also, are you sure this is an ICU?

sophie<3 · Sep 1, 2011

Yes the unit is considered 3 ICU North..and there are multiple ICUs in the hospital as well. The ICU across the hall from it is considered a Neuro ICU but I have floated there as a tech and noticed they take other patients besides Neuro depending on need. Which is what I think this unit does as well based on availability of beds, etc.

RNDance · Sep 9, 2011

I would call it, politely, a "mixed unit." In other words, be prepared for anything. I've worked in mixed critical care units in the past and it can make for quite a wild ride, lol.

Great learning experience, though, as long as you're working with other great nurses. The most fun I've had at work has been in mixed units, when I think of it. Specialized units seem to get really boring really fast, IMHO.

When I worked strictly in MICU I thought I would scream if I saw another septic patient or another GIB.

These days, though, we don't have as many choices as we did years ago when we could bounce from job to job, secure in the knowledge that the nursing shortage would allow us to go wherever our hearts would lead us.

I like mixed units but in most larger teaching hospitals the units specialize. Sounds like this could be a little bit of everything. I'd take it. :)