Publication Date
2025
Presentation Length
Poster/Gallery presentation
College
Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing
Department
Nursing, School of
Student Level
Undergraduate
SPARK Category
Research
Faculty Advisor
Linda Wofford, Amanda Waterman
SPARK Session
April 16th
Presentation Type
Poster
Summary
In order to enhance patient outcomes and nurse well-being, our initiative focuses on optimizing patient-staff ratios, which improve overall quality of care while reducing nurse burnout. With involvement of key stakeholders such as legislators, policymakers, hiring departments, managers, charge nurses, and nurses themselves, we aim to foster a. collaborative approach that addresses the root causes of stress and dissatisfaction. The goal to create this supportive environment where nurses have manageable workloads, leads to increased job satisfaction and reduced burnout. We expect to see improved patient outcomes, and higher nurse retention rates due to healthier, more sustainable work environments. This approach will ultimately enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and staff.
Recommended Citation
Sickler, Daria; Mills, Molly; Ross, Carly; and Cepeda, Leah, "Safe Nurse-Patient Ratios: A Guide for Healthy Staffing" (2025). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 43.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/43
