patman

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1. Are your Nurse to patient ratios changing

   patman replied to vivicaq's topic in General Nursing

   I work on a PCU unit with very high acuity pts. Our ratio is supposed to be 5:1. Lately we have been going over census with each RN taking 6. This occurs day and night and makes it very difficult to give the pts the care they need, let alone expect. ...

2. How's the job market in YOUR area?

   patman replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

   There is limited hiring in my area, if you have experience. I just graduated and I'm afraid to take my boards because I won't be able to work as a Tech. anymore. Then I'll be totally unemployed!