cherryw28

I am working at a LTC facility on nights. I am a new nurse I have been working for 4 months. I am having a hard time not to think my license is in jeopardy. Last night I worked 2 floors on floor 21 residents the other floor 26. I had 2 aids. One of the aids is a LPN but working as a aid. Tonight they have me scheduled as a aid because of staffing. I was going out of my mind last night I had one resident actively dying thank god for Hospice and I had another who was very sick and having to do a complete work up on. Then I have to start my med pass at 4am because I will not get done before 6am. I have to give 4 residents all of their meds. I have to check 7 resident BS and give 8 insulin and a some about 6 other residents other types of medications/treatments. I just dont know how this is legal I really need some advise on what the Laws are in Colorado. Last night we had 1 RN 2 LPNs and 6 aids (one being a LPN) I census was 111. We have a sub-acute unit, a locked unit, 3 ltc units. Which I was on 2 of them. It wasnt like this when I was hired. Please help Thank you