Originally Posted by
The unexplainable Moo Cow
I'm becoming unhappy with floor nursing more and more. I do not have a charge to bring against anyone I work with or management. The problem is a lack of staffing. When I come on at 1900 and I'm assigned 5-6 pts, then I know it will be a horrible night. Because at 2300 when afternoon RNs go home I'm taking an additional 1-3 pts which is dangerous on a tele floor. Plus we have to deal with new admissions.
I was told that ICUs have issues as well. The MICU RNs once in a while will take on 3 pts, which is not good. In CICU, they sometimes have low census and it is highly competitive - good luck trying to work OT.
Anyone here work at a well staffed hospital? What is an ideal RN/pt ratio?