Our staffing for EVDs (open or closed) is 2:1. Post thrombectomy and post TNK are 2:1 for the first 24 hours then are moved out to the stepdown or floor. ------------------------------ Mara Hare, MSN, RN, CCRN Stroke Coordinator North Mississippi ...

What are the staffing ratios in your system for neuroscience patients with an open EVD, post TNK and post thrombectomy? Every situation is a bit different. I am looking to see if what the general consensus is for nurse staff ratios of these patient types. ...

Our ED nurses mix TNK. They also used to mix alteplase. On the floor, our ICU nurses comprise our rapid response team. If pharmacy is not available, they mix and administer in those cases. Bedside nurses do not mix or administer. We require a second ...