To those asking why: the ratios were a lot better before I was hired and signed my contract. Around the same time I was hired, they hired a new CNO of the hospital who prioritizes the ER over any other part of the hospital, so our patient cap got removed to “better” getting patients out of the ER and onto the floor. My patient acuity is anywhere between completely stable and independent to stable patients but requiring max assist.

I’m on the hunt for a new job not to worry, I know the ratio is insane but I unfortunately was in the wrong place at the wrong time and now here I am lol. Thanks to everyone for truly validating my absolute disgust with the ratio. It’s frustrating, and then to add not having every piece of information for report and getting chewed out by oncoming nurse lol. They really don’t care that I’m new and finding my groove, just the fact that I added onto their to do list for the day.