On this episode of The Nurse Gideon Angle, the host discusses the issue of nurse-to-patient ratio from a federal regulation and recommendation standpoint as well as from the viewpoints of supporters and opposers. Gideon then offers the nurse who constantly deals with suboptimal nurse-to-patient ratios to manage the guilt and frustration appropriately and have an exit plan. Nurses, please do not fall for the ego boosting antics utilized by some hospitals to keep you in place while subjecting you to harsh conditions. You are not a superhero unless you are one to yourself and your loved ones. Your psychological and physical health is worth more than gold. Take a listen, share with friends and colleagues, and follow me on Twitter. My handle is @nursegideon. Finally, feel free to share your thoughts with me about this and other topics impacting the nursing profession.
I became a nurse in 2007 and have had stints in the emergency department, medical intensive care unit, neuro intensive care unit, coronary care unit, post anesthesia care unit, electrophysiology lab, flight nursing in the U.S. Air Force, and clinical nursing instructorship. I served as an FDA drug investigator for four years. I am U.S. Air Force combat veteran and am currently on active duty as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Public Health Service. My mission is to help nurses find their voice and thrive by providing helpful tips on matters ranging from resiliency to career advice on civilian and military nursing. Feel to connect with me at nurse@nursegideon.com or on twitter @nursegideon
On this episode of The Nurse Gideon Angle, the host discusses the issue of nurse-to-patient ratio from a federal regulation and recommendation standpoint as well as from the viewpoints of supporters and opposers. Gideon then offers the nurse who constantly deals with suboptimal nurse-to-patient ratios to manage the guilt and frustration appropriately and have an exit plan. Nurses, please do not fall for the ego boosting antics utilized by some hospitals to keep you in place while subjecting you to harsh conditions. You are not a superhero unless you are one to yourself and your loved ones. Your psychological and physical health is worth more than gold. Take a listen, share with friends and colleagues, and follow me on Twitter. My handle is @nursegideon. Finally, feel free to share your thoughts with me about this and other topics impacting the nursing profession.
I became a nurse in 2007 and have had stints in the emergency department, medical intensive care unit, neuro intensive care unit, coronary care unit, post anesthesia care unit, electrophysiology lab, flight nursing in the U.S. Air Force, and clinical nursing instructorship. I served as an FDA drug investigator for four years. I am U.S. Air Force combat veteran and am currently on active duty as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Public Health Service. My mission is to help nurses find their voice and thrive by providing helpful tips on matters ranging from resiliency to career advice on civilian and military nursing. Feel to connect with me at nurse@nursegideon.com or on twitter @nursegideon