I am interested in staffing ratios for the 1rst dose of Rituxan. Our chemo committee is looking at whether to return to our original policy that the 1rst dose was 1:1, or at least 2:1 with a pt in the same room. I am amazed at the staffing levels in these notes! On the oncology/medical floor I work on evening shift, we have 4-5:1 ratio with a NAC for 17-24 pts, max 2 NAC's for the 34 pt floor. The telemetry unit has 3:1 ratio, rarely 4:1 with no NAC's, also a charge and crisis RN. Even then, it is usually very fast paced. Do you have any extra help? Are the Rituxan pts visible from the front desk?