Working in CA

I was talking to a nurse who recently moved here (southern Virginia) from California. She mentioned to me that even though there is only supposed be up to 5 patients per nurse, that usually there weren't any CNA's and the nurse had total patient care instead of having someone to delegate to...which doesn't seem all that great to me. She didn't really go into any detail, but mentioned it to me since I'm moving to southern california in June of this year.

If anyone could give me any information regarding the nurseatient ratio and about CNA's out there, I'd be appreciative. I want to have at least somewhat of an idea for when I begin work out there
Thanks a bunch
Jess