Ratios in Florida

I think it depends on what area you plan on going to as well as the type of unit. Could you be more specific, please?

I asked what ER (emergency room) ratios were.... I have no idea what area. Maybe Tampa? It varies depending on what part of the state?

Are there even ER ratios here in Florida? I dont think we have pre-defined ratios for any setting to be honest but I could be wrong.

alrighty then. (crosses FL off travel itinerary:cry:)

I am interested in Tampa General Hopital or Morton Plant. Does anyone know what their working conditions are? What are the nurse/patient ratio in the ICU (SICU)?

After all the very negative blogs I have read about Florida nursing, I am about to give up....but I am still hoping that it depends on the hospital?

Please help?:bowingpur

Thank you !

As far as I know, Morton Plant ICU usually has 2 patients to one nurse. Pay scale depends on your experience. Salary's around $24/hr. and ICU folks usually work 12 hour shifts. Since you're also interested in the TGH area, you also might want to consider St. Joseph's or St. Anthony's. All are part of the Baycare Health System. I don't believe any of these hospitals are Level One Trauma Centers as TGH is, however.

You can find out more by contacting Baycare's HR department. http://www.baycare.org/body.cfm?id=588