What is your nurse to patient ratio?

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So I figured this would be a cool topic to ask about since so many of us live in different parts of the U.S.

First I would like to start off by saying that I live in Las Vegas and typically all ER nurses have a 4 to 1 ratio. I know a lot of ERs out here are fighting to get it to 3 to 1 which would be even better and safer for every patient.

With that being said, what is YOUR guys nurse to patient ratio?

What do you guys think is a fair ratio for those working in the ER? MED SURG? ICU?

I like hearing others opinions, so send them my way!

Stepdown in NY usually 3 or 4:1, sometimes 5:1.

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Specializes in Progressive Care, Sub-Acute, Hospice, Geriatrics.

I applied to a subacute facility and the recruiter told me it's a 20:1. I was like holy smokes!

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barcode120x: I'm curious... how do CA laws apply to urgent care staffing? Patients come and go at varying rates and the acuity level varies too.

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Specializes in Tele, ICU, Staff Development.
barcode120x: I'm curious... how do CA laws apply to urgent care staffing? Patients come and go at varying rates and the acuity level varies too.

The law applies to acute care facilities only at this time

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