Looking for Advice-New Grad, 8 patients?

[RNRapunzel1029]

Hello,

I recently interviewed for a position that would be for nights on a med-surg floor. One of the floors may even be telemetry (interviewed for multiple open med-surg positions). I was told that during nights I will have up to 8 patients. I am guessing on busy days it may be even more. Orientation would be for at least 6 weeks (on days) and could be extended if needed. Do you think this can be handled by a new grad? Did anyone else start off with ratios like this? Thoughts? Suggestions? I really value everyone's opinion on this board! Thanks!

[Miss Kitty00]

I love Med-Surg, but 8 patients is way too much! I don't care if you have techs or all the walky-talkies, that is still too much. Sometimes patients are at their worst on night shift. Their condition may be iffy or okay on day shift than at midnight your either in a rapid response or a code.

[FutureRN_NP]

I read everyone's post and how dreadful and maybe correct to have 8 pts for 12 hours. I am taking a med/surg position and was told max will be 8 but most days will only be 5. Now, I came from a rehap facility where you have 20+ pts for 8 hrs shift. So with that being said, will I have a better luck with these number? I believe 8 is doable number after the experience I have to go through this place. What do you think?