what is the average nurse/patient ratio

mka126RN · Apr 25, 2003

I was offered a job at a nursing/rehab center, and I just found out that the nurse/patient ratio is 1:20.....I think this unsafe and crazy... does anyone agree?... I'm uncertain if I should accept this job.......any suggestions? :confused:

renerian, BSN, RN · Apr 25, 2003

That is what I had been told many times. One place had a one to 50 ratio for LTC.

renerian

renerian, BSN, RN · Apr 25, 2003

That is what I had been told many times. One place had a one to 50 ratio for LTC.

renerian

MandyInMS · Apr 25, 2003

LTC facilties here 2:60 on days and evenings...1:60 on nights...is why i didn't care for LTC..toooo much stress/responsibility.

MandyInMS · Apr 25, 2003

LTC facilties here 2:60 on days and evenings...1:60 on nights...is why i didn't care for LTC..toooo much stress/responsibility.

kae rn · May 2, 2003

That seems to be a fairly accurate ratio when working in a LTC facility. Too many I think. Have done it but never felt as though I did a great job. If you like rehab, look into a rehab hospital setting. The patients are fairly stable, but still need some medical care as well as spending a good portion of their day in therapy. That is where I am at and I think the ratios are great, although I do hear other nurses complain. Usually I have 6-7 patients with a LPN or aide depending on patient needs. I really enjoy it, getting to know my patients and their families.