Today's nursing workforce is multigenerational. They differ in their behaviors, attitudes and expectations. Generational differences affect nurse-patient ratios and are reflected in job satisfaction, retention, and patient outcomes (Wieck, Dols, & Northam, 2009). Every nurse wants to work for a company where job satisfaction and retention rates are high. Stress, patient safety, and poor performance related to high patient-nurse ratios are the most commonly cited reasons why nurses may leave their jobs. According to Wieck et al. (2009), nurses born between 1922 and 1945 are veterans. They respect authority and are reliable employees. They believe that current nursing models encourage a team approach. They believe nurse-to-patient ratios are much better than they were in the past. They are more concerned about issues related to age and recognition of their contributions at work (Wieck, et al..,