How do I be an Advocate?

[ALICIA RN]

I work in a small Postpartum unit. We max out at 8-9 patients. The only staff on duty are 2 RN's. We are constantly getting high acuity admissions, some of which are contagious and obviously inappropriate. When I raise objections, I am labeled "lazy" and "negative". Has anyone else had this problem? Should I just move on to another job?