We discovered through our research that nurse-patient ratios do impact patient outcomes. It is not a black and white answer as there are other variables that have been found to impact positive or negative patient outcomes that go beyond just the ratio. The literature and synthesis did not change my assumptions about the topic. Our findings will impact my future nursing practice as it reflects the importance of self-care before you can take care of others. It was also made apparent that the working environment plays a large role in the outcomes as well. We did arrive to the same conclusions throughout the research process. My relationship with my team member became very difficult as she relied on me to explain exactly what to do every time, towards the end of the project I started to say that she needs to read the directions as well, so she has an understanding of what is going on. It started to reflect negatively in our grades towards the end due to last minute efforts made by team members other than myself.