Unsafe ratios, private guilt

A nurse is repeatedly assigned to work in the ICU without proper orientation or preparation, causing intense fear of making a critical error due to lack of familiarity with protocols, equipment, or patient acuity.

2 days ago

A nurse dreads Sunday night because Monday brings a 12-hour shift with relentless emotional and physical demands from patients, staff, and systems.

3 days ago

A nurse on a telehealth unit was disciplined for refusing an unsafe patient assignment of seven patients, while their manager blamed them instead of addressing staffing concerns.

2 days ago

A nurse on a telehealth unit was disciplined for refusing an unsafe patient assignment of seven patients, while their manager blamed them instead of addressing staffing concerns.

2 days ago

A nurse on a telehealth unit was disciplined for refusing an unsafe patient assignment of seven patients, while their manager blamed them instead of addressing staffing concerns.

3 days ago

A nurse on a telehealth unit was disciplined for refusing an unsafe patient assignment of seven patients, while their manager blamed them instead of addressing staffing concerns.

2 days ago

A nurse on a telehealth unit was disciplined for refusing an unsafe patient assignment of seven patients, while their manager blamed them instead of addressing staffing concerns.

3 days ago

A nurse on a telehealth unit was disciplined for refusing an unsafe patient assignment of seven patients, while their manager blamed them instead of addressing staffing concerns.

2 days ago

A nurse working consecutive short-staffed night shifts is expected to manage unsafe patient loads without relief or basic bodily needs met.

2 days ago

A nurse working consecutive short-staffed night shifts is expected to manage unsafe patient loads without bathroom breaks or support from leadership.

3 days ago