What is the diff in all the Critical Care Units?

[txnursingqt]

I know what ICU and NICU are. But what exactly is PCU, CCU, SICU, etc. And what type of patients are there? Just wanted some clarification.

Thanks in advance!:monkeydance:

[WDWpixieRN, RN]

There's a forum for Critical Care nursing here. You'll probably find a lot of the answers to your question there -- and more!!! Have fun!!

[Crux1024]

I know what ICU and NICU are. But what exactly is PCU, CCU, SICU, etc. And what type of patients are there? Just wanted some clarification.

Thanks in advance!:monkeydance:

Not sure about PCU ( could be PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Unit).

CCU - Critical Care Unit

SICU - Surgical ICU

MICU - Medical ICU

TNU - Trauma Neurosurigcal unit

IICU - Intermedicate ICU

those are sjust some...some hospitals call depts's diffent things.

Maybe someone knows some more... :balloons:

[BBFRN, BSN, PhD]

CCU can also= Cardiac Care unit or Coronary Care Unit

PCU= Progressive Care Unit (same as TCU or Stepdown)

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Where I work we don't do neonatal intensive care but NICU is Neuro Intensive Care. We also have CVICU for Cardio-Vascular ICU

[irishnoreenRN]

I have not practiced CCU in ten years. Since getting my nursing license back, I was thinking of going back to ICU. no longer a CCRN but I am willing to take on the task.

I don't seem to find any programs offering any such information.

Thanks,

Noreen