[lori_alexis]

Im an ICU nurse in SW MO. We have 2 pts each, 3 on a terrible night. We have techs that do temps, FSBG, and assist with baths (we do all vent baths at night, and the drsg changes that go along with those baths).

[bostongrad07]

day shift- up to 4 pts.
night shift- 5 or 6

we never have a nursing assistant on nights unless we had a nurse call out and/or it's very busy. On dayshift we usually have one tech to the whole floor, so basically, we do all the nursing assistant stuff. Usually, it's alright though, I mean, I'm a nurse, I can take vital signs and wash people up. I don't have a problem with it! =)

[jasco29645]

I am a RN. I work in a rural hospital. My nurse patient ration on days averages 7-8 patients per nurse. On nights depending on staff it's usually 7-10. I have had as many as 12 patients. I formally worked on a Cardiac floor and now I am working on a Med-Surg floor.

[NewinMA]

varies b/t 3-5. Usually 4. Mt Auburn Hosp in MA

[Nurseismade RN]

usually 5/6 pts at a community hospital......3-11 shift, but had 4 yesterday and that was awesome!!!