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Medical surgical nursing is a nursing specialty that focuses on the care of adult patients before, during, and after surgery.
ICU nurses typically care for critically ill patients who are in the ICU due to a life-threatening illness or injury. Therefore, the roles and responsibilities of medical surgical nurses and ICU nurses can vary significantly depending on the specific hospital unit and patient population.
