Nurse patient ratio

Abstract

Nurse-patient ratio is the ratio of nurses on a particular floor, ward or unit to the number
of patients or how many patients one nurse provides care for at one time. The objective of
this article is to increase awareness about the importance of the mandatory nurse patient ratio. It is an emerging professional issue. There is no standard guideline for maintaining nurse-
patient ratio. Safe-staffing ratios are necessary to ensure the safety of patients and nurses.  Adequate nurse staffing is key to patient care and nurse retention, while inadequate staffing
endangers patients and drives nurses from their profession. Optimal staffing is essential in
order to provide optimal patient care. So, it is important for the standard of nursing.