[advocateforsafety]

Keep up the fight. You are right and they are well aware of the issue but have failed to do anything about it. We as nurses must advocate for our patients and our profession.

[aloevera]

one co-worker got signatures from all staff and presented demands for better staffing, wages, etc.
The adm. told them to only work her now when necessary (she is PRN, but works 2-3 days/wk)
Now she is lucky to get 1 day/wk. she has since went to the hospital...That is how they deal with anyone that tries to improve conditions....

[08cbrule]

morning can you tell me if new mexico has a law that states safe nurse patient ratio.

[abbaking]

when i worked in New Jersey on Med-Surg, It was me, 1 LPN and 1 CNA for 30 patients - and of course no unit secretary

[aloevera]

Originally Posted by abbaking

when i worked in New Jersey on Med-Surg, It was me, 1 LPN and 1 CNA for 30 patients - and of course no unit secretary

OMG !!!! that is completely unsafe for you and pts. !!!!! I don't know how you did it, I complain now on an adult mental health unit when we have 25 pts. and 2 RN's and 1 LPN and 2-3 MHTechs...I think that ratio is unsafe....we are so busy that we are lucky to get a BR break and forget about lunch....we eat a bite on the run.....but 2 nurses on a med-surg floor with 30 !!!! how long ago was this?????

[GLORIAmunchkin72]

There was a time when we were threatened with a write-up for mentioning the SS words...Now we have a bit more freedom of speech. (But for how long?)

[aloevera]

I can remember having 10-12 on a med-surg floor, but 30 !!!!!! I still cannot imagine that............yes, we didn't complain 20 yrs., ago, did we??? at least now we can and do....

[H3llo Nurse]

honestly, thats why mistakes happen. so many things to do, so many patients, and short of nurses. its really not fair. then again life isnt so...i guess us venting wont really get anywhere.

[aloevera]

Originally Posted by H3llo Nurse

honestly, thats why mistakes happen. so many things to do, so many patients, and short of nurses. its really not fair. then again life isnt so...i guess us venting wont really get anywhere.

But it sure makes us feel better sometimes

[lindarn]

Originally Posted by aloevera

But it sure makes us feel better sometimes

You can gripe and complain all you want. Actions speak louder that words!! That is where the mistake is made. Nurses use words to get their complaints and concerns across, instead of the ACTION that is necessary to be heard!

Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN
Spokane, Washington