Nurse-Patient Ratios’ Impact on the Nursing Profession

Analyze the nurse-patient ratios’ impact on the nursing profession.

Discuss why the patient-nurse ratio affects nursing practice, including adequate explanations of the historical perspectives. Explain objective facts relative to patient-nurse with supporting research data to support each fact. Point out the current impact on nursing and society. Identify the current position or role of nursing in addressing patient-nurse ratios. Identify the future impact on nursing and society.