nurse station

Care coordination center

A nurse station is the central workspace on a hospital floor or medical unit where nurses chart, coordinate care, and monitor patients.

Usually positioned for visibility down hallways, it serves as the hub for medical records, supplies, and communication: The doctor left orders at the nurse station.

Also called nurses' station or nursing station.

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