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Would you leave a state for another state with safer patient ratio (and move family as well)? Especially if your current job is unsafe and you have horrible supervisors.


December 4th, 2024

I would consider doing that. The reason I moved out to California from the east coast as a traveling nurse is because the nurse to patient ratios weren’t safe. California has a ratio law that protects us. So that is the reason I stayed and raised my kids out here .

December 3rd, 2024

Yes. This industry will burn you out. You have to think long term, a job is just a job.

December 3rd, 2024

Yes! I'm in this to help people, not put them and myself at risk.

December 3rd, 2024

Yes especially if it’s good neighborhood and schools. Check out the area before moving but if it’s good then GO!!

December 3rd, 2024

Yes. I would also consider a hospital with Nursing Unions.

December 4th, 2024

Definitely

December 3rd, 2024

It definitely would be one of the considerations. I have little tolerance for unsafe working conditions and poor leadership.

December 3rd, 2024

Darla,yes I would in a minute

December 3rd, 2024

Yes!

December 3rd, 2024

Yes

December 15th, 2024

I love where live, having unsafe patient ratio and horrible supervisors on the other hand is not good. Wish we can have safe patient ratio where I live and better leader, not just hiring managers with no prior bedside experience. Thats what make the so horrible not knowing what it's like to place oneself in one's shoes, empathy, because they've never been there .

December 9th, 2024

Yes,depending on what age my children are and which grades they are in school. It would not be ideal, but if I was in a small or limited market (only one employer in town) I would consider it.

December 8th, 2024

Initially, yes, I would, but you must explore all options which is beneficial to yourself and your family

December 6th, 2024

I am from South Dakota. Have spent the last 9 years working as a travel RN to find the BEST environment for work as a nurse, but also where patients get the BEST healthcare. (I am in my 50’s now). California is the best place for us. There is also a new law here that allows anyone over 50 to apply for Medicaid when no longer working. So healthcare expenses will not bankrupt your spouse/family or cause them to lose their home. I’ve saved my whole life, but my partner not so much! I worry I will outlive him and retirement funds may run out before we’re both gone…

December 4th, 2024

Yes!

December 4th, 2024

No; I am fortunate to be in an ICU with 1:2 ratio and good management.

December 4th, 2024

Definitely yes

December 4th, 2024

Yes.

December 4th, 2024

Yes.

December 4th, 2024

Yes absolutely

December 4th, 2024

No

December 4th, 2024

Yes

December 4th, 2024

Yes

December 4th, 2024

Yes

December 4th, 2024

Yes

December 4th, 2024

No.

December 3rd, 2024

Yes

December 3rd, 2024

Yes

December 3rd, 2024

In a heartbeat

December 3rd, 2024

No…but only because my family and I love where we live and my job isn’t my life.

December 3rd, 2024

No

December 3rd, 2024

Yes

December 3rd, 2024

Absolutely

December 3rd, 2024

yes

December 3rd, 2024

No- unable to leave the state w minor children due to divorce decree. (I would leave the job if unsafe)

December 3rd, 2024

Yes. I cannot provide for my family if the job injuries or kills me.

December 3rd, 2024

Yes

December 3rd, 2024

Yes!

December 3rd, 2024

Yes

December 3rd, 2024

Yes