What's the nurse-patient ratio in your unit?

[Niki_RN]

I wanted to get a poll on nurse patient ratio. I know its different in every unit. So if you can indicate what unit you work in, that would be great! Thank you.

I work in a neuro tele unit and we get 5 patients.

[brek]

I work on a med/surg, telemetry and observation floor. The ratio is usually 6:1 but it can go up to 7 or down to 5. I usually discharge up to 3 patients a shift and always have atleast 1 admission if not more.

[MadpeysRN]

I work on a med/surg telemetry and observation floor. The ratio is usually 6:1 but it can go up to 7 or down to 5. I usually discharge up to 3 patients a shift and always have atleast 1 admission if not more.[/quote']

I'd lose my mind..