staffing

SteveNNP, MSN, NP · Nov 26, 2007

I work in the NICU, and we can have anywhere from 1 postop/ECMO/very sick kid up to 3-4 feeder/growers....never more than 4.

cammy429 · Nov 26, 2007

I was reading one of the topics here,, i read one mentioning that they have 9-11 patient/nurse???
is that true??? thats a whole lot!! how is the staffing in NYC? isnt there like a law that limits patient nurse ratio??
what if you work in the critical care? whats the patient ratio???
9-11 patient.. thats not safe at all..

I have heard up to 13 at NY methodist hospital. I am not sure how true that is. Based off of my experience, the ICU tries to stay btwn 2-3 patients. The MICU at my last hospital did 3 tops if they were really short staffed but only 1-2 nurses would get 3 and they would try to give them the patients that had the lowest acuity. Generally though, they would have 2 patients.

dmaster · Nov 27, 2007

thanks for the info cammy..

can I asked which hospital do you work in New york City????

is it a good hospital? hows the work environment..

gt4everpn, BSN, RN · Nov 27, 2007

i'm an lpn, 40 pts!! huh, i'd love to get 13 patients thats a dream!!

dmaster · Nov 27, 2007

ok gt4everpn, do you work in a nursing home? coz thats a different story. im asking about hosptial staffing. like acute care/critical care staffing,.

cammy429 · Nov 27, 2007

thanks for the info cammy..
can I asked which hospital do you work in New york City????
is it a good hospital? hows the work environment..

I sent you a private message with more details but it was NY Presbyterian Cornell and yes I absolutely loved it. I moved out of state 5 months ago so I no longer work there.

gt4everpn, BSN, RN · Nov 27, 2007

ok gt4everpn, do you work in a nursing home? coz thats a different story. im asking about hosptial staffing. like acute care/critical care staffing,.

yes I do!! stil alot of work though! hope you find something.

krazy_coconuts · Nov 27, 2007

Just curious, is it due to lack of nursing staff or are they just trying to save a buck?

cammy429 · Nov 27, 2007

Just curious, is it due to lack of nursing staff or are they just trying to save a buck?

I dont think it's to save a "buck". Hospitals know the impact that staff shortage has on patient care. Nurses quit and get hired all the time. It's definitely a shortage issue.

dmaster · Nov 27, 2007

so are they doing something? you see if they want to staff the hospitals they can.. look at california. they do follow strict standards.. and they find ways to staff them.. get travelers, offer bonuses, and just the thought that they work in a safe environment really attracts nurses.. by the way, my employer in NYC did not give me any relocation allowances or any bonuses.. is it like that up there? because the one in CA is offering me a relocation.. I just love NYC thats why I chose NY.

cammy429 · Nov 27, 2007

so are they doing something? you see if they want to staff the hospitals they can.. look at california. they do follow strict standards.. and they find ways to staff them.. get travelers, offer bonuses, and just the thought that they work in a safe environment really attracts nurses.. by the way, my employer in NYC did not give me any relocation allowances or any bonuses.. is it like that up there? because the one in CA is offering me a relocation.. I just love NYC thats why I chose NY.

IMO I think that they do try. I know when my unit has staffing issues they get out and recruit and hire new nurses. I have never seen a NYC hospital offer sign on or relocation bonuses though. People are attracted to NY just because it is NY. You moving from FL to NY is a prime example.