In Texas, the average nurse-to-patient ratio is roughly 4 to 8 patients to one nurse for a medical/surgical unit and 2-3 patients to one nurse for ICU/ER.

What states have mandatory nurse staffing ratios?

States with Staffing Laws

8 states require hospitals to have staffing committees responsible for plans (nurse-driven ratios) and staffing policy – CT, IL, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, WA. CA is the only state that stipulates in law and regulations a required minimum nurse to patient ratios to be maintained at all times by unit.

Is Texas a good state for nurses?

WalletHub ranks Texas as the 10th best state for nurses, according to a report released on Monday. ... Texas also came in 15th for the average annual salary for nurses when adjusted for cost of living. Oregon topped the list, followed by Washington, New Mexico, Minnesota and Nevada in the top five.