coginthemachine

So apparently the body of reserach post ratio law in California shows that patient outcomes have not improved. I'm still sifting through the research to be fair (Current graduate student). Could you California nurses provide some insight why this may be? After the ratio laws did they cut back on CNA numbers and limit their scope? In my one travel nurse job I did in California I noticed, yes the lower ratios did not seem to help. I noticed at least at the one Kaiser hospital I was at, CNAs were very limited in what they were allowed to do. They were not allowed to get blood sugars or vital signs! Further, there were no charge nurses in the sense I am used to. They had "Assistant Nurse Managers" who wore white coats and were very much on a ivory tower and disconnected from the unit. In my expereince, charge nurses are involved in patient care and will help you turn, wipe a bottom, help with a difficult patient/visitor, etc. I AM NOT ABOVE BASIC NURSING TASKS. Don't start that pile up. I am a big beleiver in doing all tasks. Any insight is much appreciated. Thank you!