So I'm doing some research for my BSN program and am looking at the way hold patients effect the er. This includes increased wait times decrease in patient happiness and an increase in nursing workload. I know our hospital has been trying but when you have 6-7 patients that you are caring for. 3 of which are holds with all floor orders in that you have to do. I was just wanting to get a feel for how the above effects moral and your care for your patients.