Norwichnurse

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1. nurse : patient ratio

   Norwichnurse replied to Norwichnurse's topic in UK

   This is only on a day shift. The night shift there are usually less staff than this. Often only 2 nurses for 39 people!

2. nurse : patient ratio

   Norwichnurse replied to Norwichnurse's topic in UK

   Ratios are so variable but this particular hospital seems to accept a very low level. Wards I have worked on recently Gynae 1:6 Neurology 1:13!!!! Emergency surgical 1:8 Emergency medical 1:7 A+e 3:6 Cardiology 1:9 Paeds 1:5 Emergency paeds 3:6 Mfe ...

3. nurse : patient ratio

   Norwichnurse posted a topic in UK

   With all the problems highlighted by the media scrutinising the nhs and its workers, staffing levels keeps coming up with no resolution or response from hospitals. I am wondering what each of your current work areas staffing ratio is of nurse : pati...