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We never used much ancillary support staff anyways (other than unit clerks and lab people, and they haven't been cut). We do use a lot of agency and travel nurses. It's great. I've been able to be a local traveller thanks to the ratios (I take travel assignments in my area, so I don't actually have to move or anything). I'll probably be applying to an agency soon.
We haven't lost any ancillary staff. In fact, we have more staff as if we have 6 patients, we have to have 2 nurses. 5:1 ratio ya know.
We have CNA's and ward clerks.
It has been a bit hard on the nurses though - we live in a rural area and if someone is sick or takes a vacation, it is difficult to cover their shift. Also we have some nurses out on leave (knee replacement, infection).
Let's not even talk about OB coverage:rolleyes:
steph
ShayRN
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I was just wondering... How is the nurse/pt mandated ratios working for you? Did you lose a lot of your ancillary staff, CNA's, Techs and LPN's due to the staffing requirements? How is your hospital meeting the requirements, ie..are they doing agency vrs traveling nurses? I am just curious how they are doing what 49 other state hospitals are saying it is impossible to do. Thanks in advance.