Patient population includes acute/chronic disease, common comorbidities (diabetes, hypertension, infections, electrolyte imbalances), cardiac patients (post-cath, CHF, a-fib), and post-surgical patients (general, ortho, trauma). Skills required: trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts and IV maintenance, glucommander use, strong assessment and time management skills, interdisciplinary care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education.